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In the context of interrupts, what occurs when an I/O device completes an operation?
In the context of interrupts, what occurs when an I/O device completes an operation?
- The Interrupt Service Routine is bypassed.
- The General Registers are cleared.
- The Program Counter starts from the beginning.
- The Program Status Word is updated with the current state of the interrupted program. (correct)
How does a multiple interrupt situation affect the interrupt processing?
How does a multiple interrupt situation affect the interrupt processing?
- It can lead to nested interrupts. (correct)
- It reduces the need for an Interrupt Service Routine.
- It prevents the updating of General Registers.
- It speeds up the processing of each interrupt.
What is the purpose of an Interrupt Handler in the context of interrupt-driven I/O?
What is the purpose of an Interrupt Handler in the context of interrupt-driven I/O?
- To execute the I/O operation immediately.
- To clear all General Registers.
- To handle the interruption caused by I/O devices. (correct)
- To stop the user program abruptly.
How does interrupts relate to Performance Scaling in a computer system?
How does interrupts relate to Performance Scaling in a computer system?
What determines which cache location the block will occupy?
What determines which cache location the block will occupy?
Which I/O technique requires the processor to actively intervene in the data transfer between memory and an I/O module?
Which I/O technique requires the processor to actively intervene in the data transfer between memory and an I/O module?
What is the main drawback of Programmed and Interrupt-Driven I/O methods in terms of transfer rate?
What is the main drawback of Programmed and Interrupt-Driven I/O methods in terms of transfer rate?
Which I/O technique transfers data directly to and from memory without involving the processor during the transfer?
Which I/O technique transfers data directly to and from memory without involving the processor during the transfer?
In Symmetric Multiprocessors (SMP), what characteristic describes processors sharing access to I/O devices?
In Symmetric Multiprocessors (SMP), what characteristic describes processors sharing access to I/O devices?
What system feature allows for the addition of another processor to enhance performance without halting the machine in SMP organization?
What system feature allows for the addition of another processor to enhance performance without halting the machine in SMP organization?
What is the primary advantage of Symmetric Multiprocessors (SMP) regarding performance?
What is the primary advantage of Symmetric Multiprocessors (SMP) regarding performance?
What characteristic defines a Multicore Computer?
What characteristic defines a Multicore Computer?
In what type of I/O operation does the processor repeatedly check the I/O module status until the instruction is complete?
In what type of I/O operation does the processor repeatedly check the I/O module status until the instruction is complete?
Which mechanism allows for efficient data transfer between memory and an I/O module without involving the processor in each transfer?
Which mechanism allows for efficient data transfer between memory and an I/O module without involving the processor in each transfer?
What aspect of a Multicore Computer distinguishes it from traditional single-core systems?
What aspect of a Multicore Computer distinguishes it from traditional single-core systems?
What is the main purpose of interrupts in a computer system?
What is the main purpose of interrupts in a computer system?
In a Symmetric Multiprocessor (SMP) system, how is the workload typically divided among the processors?
In a Symmetric Multiprocessor (SMP) system, how is the workload typically divided among the processors?
What is the function of System Bus in a computer system?
What is the function of System Bus in a computer system?
How do interrupts affect the normal sequencing of a processor?
How do interrupts affect the normal sequencing of a processor?
What role does Program Counter (PC) play during instruction execution in a computer system?
What role does Program Counter (PC) play during instruction execution in a computer system?
How does a multicore computer differ from a single-core computer in terms of performance?
How does a multicore computer differ from a single-core computer in terms of performance?
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