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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the program counter (PC) do during the execute phase?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps instruction order intact.
Question 2
Easy
What is the purpose of an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the CPU receives signals.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is an interrupt?
- A smooth operational phase
- A hardware signal needing attention
- An instruction fetch
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the CPU has to respond to external events.
Question 2
True or False: The Program Counter is used to track the address of the currently executing instruction.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the execution sequence.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Illustrate the steps the CPU takes when handling an interrupt during a long instruction sequence. Include the role of the stack.
💡 Hint: Focus on sequential order and importance of saving state.
Question 2
Discuss how effective interrupt handling can enhance system performance and user experience.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of delays on user satisfaction.
Challenge and get performance evaluation