Practice Handling Interrupts - 23.1.2 | 23. Introduction to Interrupt | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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23.1.2 - Handling Interrupts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think about events that cause the CPU to pause.

Question 2

Easy

What does the program counter do?

💡 Hint: What keeps track of the current instruction sequence?

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Question 1

What does an interrupt do in a computing context?

  • Stops execution permanently
  • Pauses execution for urgent tasks
  • Causes system failure

💡 Hint: Think about urgent situations that might require immediate attention.

Question 2

True or False: The program counter must be saved when an interrupt occurs.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What must you remember to ensure you can continue afterward?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose a computer is currently executing instructions and receives an interrupt. Explain the detailed steps it takes from receiving the interrupt to resuming the interrupted instruction.

💡 Hint: Think about every step the CPU takes when responding to the interrupt and returning to normal operation.

Question 2

Design a small program in pseudocode that illustrates handling an interrupt. Describe how the program counter is affected throughout the process.

💡 Hint: Consider how the flow of instructions changes when an interrupt is handled.

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