Practice - Priority Levels
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Practice Questions
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What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about how programs manage unexpected events.
Why is priority important in interrupts?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios involving emergency vs. routine tasks.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What function does an interrupt vector serve?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU knows where to go when an interrupt is signalled.
True or False: Higher-priority interrupts cannot preempt lower-priority interrupts.
💡 Hint: Consider the urgency of various tasks.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a basic interrupt handling scheme for a smart irrigation system that prioritizes water level monitoring over routine scheduling.
💡 Hint: Think about how urgently the system must react to moisture levels.
Assuming two ISRs are simultaneously triggered, one for user input and another for a critical warning signal, which should take precedence and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of ignoring a warning signal.
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