Practice Instruction Execution Flow (23.2) - Introduction to Interrupt

Practice: Instruction Execution Flow

Lesson 23.2Introduction to Interrupt

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Question 1.
What is an interrupt?
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Think about what happens during an urgent process.
Question 2.
What is the role of the Program Counter?
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Consider its function in instruction processing.
3Question 3.
What happens to the Program Counter when an interrupt occurs?
- It is reset to zero
- It saves the current state
- It cannot change
- It directly goes to the next instruction
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Think about what the Program Counter needs to do to resume after handling an interrupt.
4Question 4.
True or False: Interrupts can occur in the middle of instruction execution.
- True
- False
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Consider the timing of interrupts in relation to code processing.
Question 5.
Design a flowchart illustrating the steps of the instruction execution flow when an interrupt occurs.
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Break it down into distinct steps.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where interrupts are not adequately handled in a multi-tasking environment. Discuss potential risks and solutions.
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Focus on the consequences and the best practices in handling interrupts.

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