Practice - Hardware Interrupts
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Practice Questions
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What is a hardware interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a device wants the CPU's help.
Give an example of a hardware interrupt.
💡 Hint: Consider common devices that send data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a hardware interrupt?
💡 Hint: Remember how devices communicate with the CPU.
True or False: A timer interrupt can pause the CPU to handle time-sensitive tasks.
💡 Hint: Think about when a timer is used in real life.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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