Practice - Process of Interrupt Service Routine
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR)?
💡 Hint: Think about how a computer responds to external signals.
Explain the role of the interrupt enable flag.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios when you do not want interruptions.
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What happens when a device sends an interrupt signal to the CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider the steps the CPU takes.
True or False: The interrupt enable flag must be disabled during critical operations to prevent unwanted interruptions.
💡 Hint: Think about how interruptions can affect critical processes.
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Design an algorithm to manage multiple device interrupts while ensuring that high-priority devices are addressed first.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would rate devices in terms of importance.
Evaluate how the handling of interrupts in modern operating systems might differ from simpler systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the improvements made in technology and complexity over time.
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