Practice Non-maskable Interrupts (nmi) (9.2.4) - Interrupt Mechanisms

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Question 1.
What does 'non-maskable' mean in Non-Maskable Interrupt?
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Think about what it means for something to be ignored.
Question 2.
Can NMIs be triggered by software events?
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Consider the nature of hardware vs software.
3Question 3.
What does NMI stand for?
- Normal Maskable Interrupt
- Non-Maskable Interrupt
- Non-Mutable Interrupt
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Think about what it means to not be able to mask something.
4Question 4.
True or False: NMIs can be disabled by the processor.
- True
- False
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Remember what 'non-maskable' implies.
Question 5.
Describe a two-step process for how a system should respond once an NMI is triggered.
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Consider what priorities the system must set after detecting an NMI.
Question 6.
Imagine you are designing an embedded system that requires NMI handling. What considerations should you take into account regarding performance and reliability?
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Think of how fast reactions are necessary for urgent events.

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