Practice Conclusion And Objectives (23.5) - Introduction to Interrupt - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1

Practice: Conclusion and Objectives

Lesson 23.5Introduction to Interrupt

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of the Program Counter (PC)?
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Think about how the CPU knows what to do next.
Question 2.
Define an interrupt in computer architecture.
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Consider what happens when devices need immediate attention.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of an interrupt?
- To execute the next instruction
- To signal the CPU for urgent tasks
- To monitor memory usage
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Think about what happens when an event requires immediate attention.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Instruction Cycle Code (ICC) indicates the type of instruction being executed.
- True
- False
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Focus on the purpose of the ICC.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where multiple interrupts are received in quick succession, explain how the CPU manages conflicting interrupts and the importance of prioritizing them.
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Consider how events are prioritized in real-life emergencies.
Question 6.
Develop a flowchart representing the fetch-decode-execute cycle incorporating the handling of interrupts.
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Visualize each stage of execution and how interrupt handling integrates within it.

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