Practice Concepts Of Interrupts (1.1) - Interrupt Handling and Timer Interfacing (8085/8086 Microprocessors with 8253/8254 Timer)
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Concepts of Interrupts

Practice - Concepts of Interrupts

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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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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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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Consider industries where safety is paramount.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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