Practice Test Items And Summary (27.5) - Interrupts and Processor Management
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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the Interrupt Enable flag?

💡 Hint: Think about when a processor should or should not be interrupted.

Question 2 Easy

What happens if interrupts are disabled during critical operations?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of timely responses in system operations.

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Question 1

What does the Interrupt Enable flag do?

Allows the processor to reset
Enables device interrupts
Holds program counters

💡 Hint: Think about how events must be prioritized.

Question 2

True or False: The Supervisor Mode gives users full access to all system functions without restrictions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the power and responsibilities of this mode.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how missing the enabling of interrupts could affect a real-time system like an aircraft's autopilot. What could be the consequences?

💡 Hint: Consider real-life implications of automation and reliance on systems.

Challenge 2 Hard

Examine a scenario where multiple devices require interrupts simultaneously. How should the system be designed to prioritize these interrupts?

💡 Hint: Relate it to emergency services responding to multiple alarms.

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