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What are the two approaches discussed for handling interrupts?
What are the two approaches discussed for handling interrupts?
- Use a priority scheme and avoid handling interrupts
- Enable interrupts and use a priority scheme
- Disable interrupts and use a priority scheme (correct)
- Disable interrupts and avoid handling interrupts
In the context of interrupt processing, what does 'nested interrupt processing' refer to?
In the context of interrupt processing, what does 'nested interrupt processing' refer to?
- Processing interrupts concurrently (correct)
- Processing interrupts one after the other
- Processing interrupts in a strict sequence
- Ignoring interrupts during processing
What is the significance of memory keeping up with the processor?
What is the significance of memory keeping up with the processor?
- Reducing the need for memory capacity
- Ensuring efficient communication between memory and processor (correct)
- Avoiding memory overload
- Preventing the processor from becoming slow
What are the design constraints on a computer's memory?
What are the design constraints on a computer's memory?
What relationship does the text highlight between access time and cost per bit in memory?
What relationship does the text highlight between access time and cost per bit in memory?
How does the text describe the impact of greater memory capacity on cost per bit?
How does the text describe the impact of greater memory capacity on cost per bit?
What is the purpose of using a priority scheme for handling interrupts?
What is the purpose of using a priority scheme for handling interrupts?
What does the Mean time to repair (MTTR) measure?
What does the Mean time to repair (MTTR) measure?
In the context of faults, what is defined as a defect in a hardware device or component?
In the context of faults, what is defined as a defect in a hardware device or component?
What is the primary factor affecting the outcome of programs sharing memory?
What is the primary factor affecting the outcome of programs sharing memory?
Which concept refers to the probability of correct operation up to a certain time given correct operation at the start?
Which concept refers to the probability of correct operation up to a certain time given correct operation at the start?
What can cause a fault according to the IEEE Standards Dictionary?
What can cause a fault according to the IEEE Standards Dictionary?
What does Availability measure in a system?
What does Availability measure in a system?
In the context of faults, what does a standard state about how faults manifest themselves?
In the context of faults, what does a standard state about how faults manifest themselves?
