Practice Interrupt Controller Overview - 27.4 | 27. Interrupts and Processor Management | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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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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Interactive Quizzes

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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 Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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