Practice - Execute Phase
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Practice Questions
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What does the program counter (PC) do during the execute phase?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps instruction order intact.
What is the purpose of an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the CPU receives signals.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the CPU has to respond to external events.
True or False: The Program Counter is used to track the address of the currently executing instruction.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the execution sequence.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
Discuss how effective interrupt handling can enhance system performance and user experience.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of delays on user satisfaction.
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