Practice - Interrupt Handling in 8086 Microprocessor (Part A - Overview)
Practice Questions
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Define an interrupt in the context of a microprocessor.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of signals a CPU can receive.
What does ISR stand for, and what is its purpose?
💡 Hint: Recall the term and its context in handling events.
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What is an ISR?
💡 Hint: Look for terms related to 'interrupt'.
True or False: A Non-Maskable Interrupt can be disabled by the software.
💡 Hint: Think about the reasons for ensuring certain errors cannot be ignored.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a flowchart that illustrates the steps the 8086 processor follows when an interrupt occurs.
💡 Hint: Focus on the logical sequence of the interrupt handling steps.
Explain how disabling maskable interrupts can benefit multitasking in an operating system.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where you would not want distractions during critical operations.
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