Practice Interrupts And Traps (1.4.4) - Introduction to Operating Systems
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Interrupts and Traps

Practice - Interrupts and Traps

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an interrupt in the context of operating systems?

💡 Hint: Think about how hardware and software interact.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of an event that might lead to a trap.

💡 Hint: Consider operations that might fail.

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Question 1

What type of signal is an interrupt?

Synchronous
Asynchronous
Static

💡 Hint: Think about how interrupts relate to time.

Question 2

True or False: Traps are always generated as a result of user actions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what might cause an error.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a flowchart to illustrate how the CPU handles an interrupt, detailing each step from signal receipt to ISR execution.

💡 Hint: Think about the logical flow of operations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a scenario where a system experiences a critical failure due to improper trap handling. Describe the impact on the system's overall stability.

💡 Hint: Consider real-world applications of error handling.

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