Practice Concepts of Interrupts - 1.1 | EXPERIMENT NO. 5 TITLE: Interrupt Handling and Timer Interfacing (8085/8086 Microprocessors with 8253/8254 Timer) | Microcontroller Lab
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are interrupts used for in microprocessors?

💡 Hint: Think about efficiency in responding to events.

Question 2

Easy

Define an Interrupt Service Routine.

💡 Hint: Consider the role ISRs play in handling interrupts in systems.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of an interrupt in a microprocessor?

  • To increase CPU speed
  • To signal an event requiring processing
  • To manage memory

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the CPU in managing events.

Question 2

True or False: Non-maskable interrupts can be disabled by software.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of handling urgent scenarios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Outline a scenario in which a non-maskable interrupt is essential for system safety.

💡 Hint: Consider industries where safety is paramount.

Question 2

Differentiate the roles of a maskable interrupt in a multi-tasking operating system versus a non-maskable interrupt.

💡 Hint: Think about priority levels in task execution.

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