Practice Types of Interrupts - 9.2 | 9. Interrupt Mechanisms | System on Chip
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a hardware interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think about devices that signal the CPU.

Question 2

Easy

What can maskable interrupts do?

💡 Hint: Consider interrupt priorities.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of interrupt cannot be disabled by the processor?

  • Maskable Interrupt
  • Non-Maskable Interrupt
  • Hardware Interrupt

💡 Hint: Think about urgency.

Question 2

True or False: Software interrupts are generated by I/O devices.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the source of the interrupt.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a scenario where a CPU executes a software interrupt during high-frequency hardware interrupts.

💡 Hint: Consider the demands on the CPU.

Question 2

Analyze the implications of ignoring a non-maskable interrupt within a real-time system.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the effectiveness and safety of computing systems.

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