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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about when the CPU needs to react quickly.
Question 2
Easy
What does the program counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider it as a pointer to the current instruction.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the purpose of an interrupt?
- To stop code execution completely
- To request immediate attention from the CPU
- To store data temporarily
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you get a notification on your phone.
Question 2
The value of the Program Counter (PC) is saved when?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider a bookmark in a book.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
You have a program that executes 10 instructions before an interrupt occurs. Describe in detail how the CPU manages the transition from the executing state back to its original state after servicing the interrupt.
💡 Hint: Think about how a book would save your place so you can return easily.
Question 2
Suppose the ICC changes from 00 to 10 to 01 and finally to 11 as an instruction is being processed. Explain each phase this instruction undergoes during execution.
💡 Hint: Map out each stage like stepping stones across a stream.
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