Practice - Instruction Execution Flow
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Practice Questions
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What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an urgent process.
What is the role of the Program Counter?
💡 Hint: Consider its function in instruction processing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to the Program Counter when an interrupt occurs?
💡 Hint: Think about what the Program Counter needs to do to resume after handling an interrupt.
True or False: Interrupts can occur in the middle of instruction execution.
💡 Hint: Consider the timing of interrupts in relation to code processing.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a flowchart illustrating the steps of the instruction execution flow when an interrupt occurs.
💡 Hint: Break it down into distinct steps.
Analyze a scenario where interrupts are not adequately handled in a multi-tasking environment. Discuss potential risks and solutions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the consequences and the best practices in handling interrupts.
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