Practice Instruction Execution Flow (23.2) - Introduction to Interrupt
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Instruction Execution Flow

Practice - Instruction Execution Flow

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Question 1 Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an urgent process.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the Program Counter?

💡 Hint: Consider its function in instruction processing.

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Question 1

What happens to the Program Counter when an interrupt occurs?

It is reset to zero
It saves the current state
It cannot change
It directly goes to the next instruction

💡 Hint: Think about what the Program Counter needs to do to resume after handling an interrupt.

Question 2

True or False: Interrupts can occur in the middle of instruction execution.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the timing of interrupts in relation to code processing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a flowchart illustrating the steps of the instruction execution flow when an interrupt occurs.

💡 Hint: Break it down into distinct steps.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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