Practice Context Switching During Interrupts - 26.7 | 26. Lecture – 34 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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26.7 - Context Switching During Interrupts

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is context switching?

💡 Hint: Think about multitasking.

Question 2

Easy

What does an ISR stand for?

💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of ISR.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does context switching allow a CPU to do?

  • Run multiple tasks
  • Only focus on one task
  • Increase processing speed

💡 Hint: Think about multitasking.

Question 2

True or False: An ISR executes before the current instruction completes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the sequence of operations.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple CPU architecture that handles context switching with minimal overhead. Discuss the implications of your design on system performance.

💡 Hint: Consider real-world CPU architectures and how modern systems handle interrupts.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where context switching is causing significant delays in a CPU. Identify potential areas for optimization.

💡 Hint: Think about how to minimize the effects of context switches in a busy system.

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