Practice Instruction Execution Flow - 23.2 | 23. Introduction to Interrupt | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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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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Interactive Quizzes

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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 Problems

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Question 1

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

💡 Hint: Break it down into distinct steps.

Question 2

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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