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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does a PIC do in a microprocessor system?
💡 Hint: Think about how devices communicate with the CPU.
Question 2
Easy
Name one mode of operation for a PIC.
💡 Hint: Consider how priorities can change.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main function of a Programmable Interrupt Controller?
- To process mathematical calculations
- To manage interrupt requests
- To store data temporarily
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple devices signal the CPU.
Question 2
True or False: The Intel 8259 can handle more than eight interrupt requests.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the specifications of the device.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a basic flowchart demonstrating how a PIC prioritizes interrupts from three devices with different priority levels.
💡 Hint: Include decision points for each interrupt signal.
Question 2
Propose a scenario where using rotating priorities is more beneficial than hard priorities, and explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider the outcomes of competing inputs if one player is always prioritized.
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