Practice - Similarities Between Interrupts and Subroutine Calls
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Practice Questions
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What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about situations when tasks are interrupted.
What happens during a subroutine call?
💡 Hint: Consider how code can be reused efficiently.
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What triggers an interrupt in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think of scenarios when the CPU must stop its process.
True or False: A subroutine call requires saving the CPU state.
💡 Hint: What must be retained to continue execution smoothly?
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Design a simple program that includes both interrupts and subroutine calls. Describe how these would interact.
💡 Hint: Consider a use-case scenario for a calculator handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Discuss the implications of interrupt handling on system performance. What factors could cause delays in handling interrupts?
💡 Hint: Think about system architecture and how management might prolong task completion.
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