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What is context switching?
Think about multitasking.
What does an ISR stand for?
Focus on the purpose of ISR.
What does context switching allow a CPU to do?
Think about multitasking.
True or False: An ISR executes before the current instruction completes.
Recall the sequence of operations.
Design a simple CPU architecture that handles context switching with minimal overhead. Discuss the implications of your design on system performance.
Consider real-world CPU architectures and how modern systems handle interrupts.
Analyze a scenario where context switching is causing significant delays in a CPU. Identify potential areas for optimization.
Think about how to minimize the effects of context switches in a busy system.
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