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Practice Questions
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What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in real-time operating systems.
What does the interrupt enable flag do?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of turning this flag on or off.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the interrupt enable flag do?
💡 Hint: Think about its basic function.
True or False: The program status word is solely managed by the CPU without programmer intervention.
💡 Hint: Consider who controls the flags.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a pseudo-code for an interrupt service routine that correctly enables and disables interrupts based on a critical task.
💡 Hint: What are the essential steps an ISR must always take?
Discuss the potential risks involved if a programmer forgets to enable interrupts after handling an ISR.
💡 Hint: Consider what could happen in real-time applications.
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