Practice - Interrupt Nesting - 9.4.3
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Practice Questions
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What happens when a higher-priority interrupt occurs while a lower-priority ISR is executing?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU prioritizes tasks.
Define what an ISR is.
💡 Hint: Consider what the CPU does when an event occurs.
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What is interrupt nesting?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU prioritizes interrupt handling.
True or False: A stack overflow can occur if too many interrupts are nested without proper management.
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of system memory.
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Design a simple system that utilizes interrupt nesting. Describe how it functions and outline the potential risks associated.
💡 Hint: Consider how various tasks interact in your design.
Discuss the implications of stack overflow in systems with interrupt nesting and propose a solution to mitigate this risk.
💡 Hint: Think about how systems allocate resources dynamically.
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