Practice Step-by-Step Code Execution - 23.4.2 | 23. Introduction to Interrupt | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think of scenarios when a task might be interrupted.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Program Counter do?

💡 Hint: Consider its role in instruction flow.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the first thing the system does when an interrupt occurs?

  • Continue executing the current instruction
  • Save the PC value
  • Launch a new task

💡 Hint: Think about why retaining the state is crucial.

Question 2

True or False: The Instruction Cycle Code shows whether the system is executing an instruction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the types of states indicated by ICC.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a flowchart to illustrate the steps taken when an interrupt occurs, detailing what happens before and after the ISR.

💡 Hint: Map out the sequence clearly for each step.

Question 2

Provide a code snippet of a simple program that could be interrupted, explaining how the flow would change with an interrupt.

💡 Hint: Consider how data is accessed and manipulated in a loop.

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