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Practice Questions
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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.
What happens if interrupts are disabled during critical operations?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of timely responses in system operations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Interrupt Enable flag do?
💡 Hint: Think about how events must be prioritized.
True or False: The Supervisor Mode gives users full access to all system functions without restrictions.
💡 Hint: Consider the power and responsibilities of this mode.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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