Practice Similarities Between Interrupts and Subroutine Calls - 26.9 | 26. Lecture – 34 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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26.9 - Similarities Between Interrupts and Subroutine Calls

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think about situations when tasks are interrupted.

Question 2

Easy

What happens during a subroutine call?

💡 Hint: Consider how code can be reused efficiently.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What triggers an interrupt in a CPU?

  • User input
  • Software error
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think of scenarios when the CPU must stop its process.

Question 2

True or False: A subroutine call requires saving the CPU state.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What must be retained to continue execution smoothly?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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