Practice Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMI) - 9.2.4 | 9. Interrupt Mechanisms | System on Chip
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does 'non-maskable' mean in Non-Maskable Interrupt?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what it means for something to be ignored.

Question 2

Easy

Can NMIs be triggered by software events?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the nature of hardware vs software.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does NMI stand for?

  • Normal Maskable Interrupt
  • Non-Maskable Interrupt
  • Non-Mutable Interrupt

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what it means to not be able to mask something.

Question 2

True or False: NMIs can be disabled by the processor.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember what 'non-maskable' implies.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe a two-step process for how a system should respond once an NMI is triggered.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what priorities the system must set after detecting an NMI.

Question 2

Imagine you are designing an embedded system that requires NMI handling. What considerations should you take into account regarding performance and reliability?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how fast reactions are necessary for urgent events.

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