Practice Interrupt Controller Overview (27.4) - Interrupts and Processor Management
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Interrupt Controller Overview

Practice - Interrupt Controller Overview

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think of it like a phone call interrupting your conversation.

Question 2 Easy

What does ISR stand for?

💡 Hint: It is a term used for handling interrupts.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of an interrupt in a CPU?

To enhance CPU performance
To signal that a device requires attention
To execute software routines

💡 Hint: Consider which option directly addresses the purpose of an interrupt.

Question 2

True or False: The CPU can process multiple interrupts at the same time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how a human handles phone calls.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a set of devices with different interrupt priorities, how would you structure your interrupt handling strategy?

💡 Hint: Consider which devices are essential for immediate functioning.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a flowchart describing the process of handling an interrupt in a system from detection to completion.

💡 Hint: Break down the interrupt service into clear sequential steps.

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