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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a hardware interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a device wants the CPU's help.
Question 2
Easy
Give an example of a hardware interrupt.
💡 Hint: Consider common devices that send data.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is a hardware interrupt?
- A signal from the CPU
- A signal from an external device
- A software signal
💡 Hint: Remember how devices communicate with the CPU.
Question 2
True or False: A timer interrupt can pause the CPU to handle time-sensitive tasks.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about when a timer is used in real life.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Describe how hardware interrupts improve the performance of a real-time operating system. Provide an example demonstrating this.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of delays in systems where timing is essential.
Question 2
Discuss the consequences of handling a hardware interrupt incorrectly. What would be the effect on system stability?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of interrupts in maintaining system integrity and performance.
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