Intermediate
Assembly Language
Q47 / 100
What is an interrupt?
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The correct answer is B) A signal causing the CPU to suspend current execution and call an interrupt service routine (ISR)
B
Correct Answer
A signal causing the CPU to suspend current execution and call an interrupt service routine (ISR)
Explanation
Hardware interrupts come from devices (keyboard, timer). Software interrupts (INT n) are intentional. The CPU saves state, calls the ISR, and returns with IRET.
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