Practice Priority Scheme For Interrupts (27.3.2) - Interrupts and Processor Management
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Priority Scheme for Interrupts

Practice - Priority Scheme for Interrupts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the interrupt enable flag do?

💡 Hint: Think about when interrupts can be processed.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a device that may generate an interrupt.

💡 Hint: Consider common input devices.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR)?

To manage device priorities
To execute the main program
To handle interrupts

💡 Hint: Think about the role ISRs play in interrupt handling.

Question 2

True or False: Lower priority interrupts can always interrupt higher priority interrupts.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how priorities are assigned in interrupt handling.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where multiple interrupts occur, construct a logical flowchart detailing how the CPU should prioritize each interrupt based on pre-assigned priority levels. Include considerations for context switching.

💡 Hint: Think about how interrupts must be sequenced and the importance of context.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how neglecting to manage interrupt flags could impact overall system performance in a multi-device setup. Propose a solution to mitigate potential issues.

💡 Hint: Consider how interruptions can lead to lost events if not managed correctly.

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