Practice Types of Interrupts - 27.5.2 | 27. Interrupts and Processor Management | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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27.5.2 - Types of Interrupts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a request for attention!

Question 2

Easy

What does the interrupt enable flag do?

💡 Hint: It’s like turning on notifications!

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is an interrupt?

  • A signal to the CPU
  • A type of program
  • A storage method

💡 Hint: Consider it as a way to get the CPU's attention.

Question 2

True or False: An interrupt can only be generated by hardware.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about different types of tasks an OS handles!

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate a scenario where a programming error leads to disabling interrupts unintentionally. Describe the consequences.

💡 Hint: Consider the problems that arise from overlooking important requests.

Question 2

Design a basic polling mechanism for identifying which device is causing an interrupt. Outline how it functions.

💡 Hint: Think about checking each user's status in a group message to identify who needs help.

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