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Memory Parity Error and Interrupt Handling in Processor

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What does the processor do if an interrupt is pending during an instruction cycle?

Suspend execution of the current program (correct)
Increase the clock speed to handle the interrupt faster
Ignore the interrupt and continue as if nothing happened
Fetch the next instruction immediately

What is the purpose of the Program Counter (PC) in the CPU?

Perform arithmetic or logical operations on data
Store the current instruction being executed
Transfer data between CPU and main memory
Hold the address of the next instruction to be fetched (correct)

In a computer system, how are memory and CPU connected?

Only through wireless connections
Different types of connections are used for memory and CPU (correct)
Without any physical connections
Through similar types of connections

In the context of interrupts, what is the purpose of the internal processor timer?

Monitor and manage program timing for efficient execution (B) Signup and view all the answers

During a long I/O wait in a program timing scenario, what typically happens?

The CPU stops working until the I/O operation is complete (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario illustrates an instance where an interrupt may occur in a CPU system?

Hardware failure detected by the system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a translator in programming for a CPU?

To convert high-level language (source code) to machine language (object code) (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are instructions provided to a CPU for execution?

Through a program in the form of machine code (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of commands are included in a CPU's instruction set?

Data movement, Arithmetic/logical, and Program control commands (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do CPUs support a set of very simple instructions?

To improve program timing efficiency (C) Signup and view all the answers