Practice - Decode Phase
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Practice Questions
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What does an interrupt do?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a way for urgent tasks to take priority.
What is the purpose of an Interrupt Service Routine?
💡 Hint: The ISR contains the code run during an interrupt.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of interrupts in computing.
True or False: The Program Counter continues to increment during an interrupt service routine.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the PC during an interrupt.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a system where multiple devices can send interrupts to a CPU simultaneously. Describe how the CPU can manage these interrupts effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple inputs can affect processing and how the system keeps track of which interrupts to service.
Create a flowchart that outlines the steps a CPU takes from the moment an interrupt occurs to resuming normal execution.
💡 Hint: Visual representations can help clarify the flow of control through different phases.
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