Practice Test Items and Summary - 27.5 | 27. Interrupts and Processor Management | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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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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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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