
Understanding Interrupts in Computing
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main types of interrupts?
The main types of interrupts are hardware interrupts, software interrupts, timer interrupts, and I/O interrupts.
User interrupts
Memory interrupts
Network interrupts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define a hardware interrupt and give an example.
An example of a hardware interrupt is a keyboard interrupt generated when a key is pressed.
A hardware interrupt caused by a software update.
A network interrupt that occurs during data transmission.
A software interrupt triggered by a program error.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a software interrupt?
A software interrupt is a signal from a program to the processor to request attention for an event.
A software interrupt is a type of virus that affects programs.
A software interrupt is a hardware signal that stops the processor.
A software interrupt is a command that directly executes a program without any signal.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the role of the interrupt handler.
The interrupt handler controls the power supply of the computer.
The interrupt handler executes user applications directly.
The interrupt handler manages and responds to interrupts in a computer system.
The interrupt handler is responsible for managing memory allocation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when an interrupt occurs?
The interrupt handler is executed without saving the CPU state.
The CPU halts the current process, saves its state, and executes the interrupt handler.
The CPU ignores the interrupt and continues processing as normal.
The CPU continues the current process without interruption.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the CPU prioritize multiple interrupts?
The CPU randomly selects which interrupt to handle next.
The CPU prioritizes interrupts based on their assigned priority levels, handling the highest priority first.
The CPU ignores all interrupts until the current task is complete.
The CPU processes interrupts in the order they are received, regardless of priority.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between maskable and non-maskable interrupts?
Maskable interrupts can be disabled; non-maskable interrupts cannot.
Maskable interrupts are faster than non-maskable interrupts.
Non-maskable interrupts can be disabled; maskable interrupts cannot.
Maskable interrupts are used for hardware errors, while non-maskable interrupts are for software errors.
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