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CSC 223 is a 200 Level course at Benson Idahosa University. Students preparing for CSC 223 exams on Testwiz get 270+ practice questions across 26 topics, including theory questions and topic summaries.

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Topics covered

Input UnitIntroduction to InterruptsTypes of InterruptsCentral Processing Unit (CPU)Memory UnitAddressing ModesPrimary and Secondary MemoryHardware InterruptsSoftware InterruptsStack OrganizationConditions for InterruptsInstruction Set Architectures (VLIW, EPIC, Stack, Accumulator)+14 more

Sample questions

1. What is the primary function of the input unit in a computer system?

a.To coordinate the operations of other hardware components

b.To accept coded information and translate it into electronic impulses

c.To process data and execute instructions

d.To store data and programs permanently

2. Which of the following best describes an interrupt?

a.A routine that permanently disables all input and output operations

b.A process that increases the clock speed of the processor for better performance

c.A signal that temporarily halts program execution to allow the processor to handle a critical event

d.A permanent halt of all program execution due to a hardware failure

3. What is the hardware event that initiates an interrupt called?

a.A trigger

b.A signal

c.A flag

d.A vector

4. Which of the following is a condition that must be true for an interrupt to occur?

a.The processor must be in an idle state with no programs running

b.The interrupt service routine must be stored in secondary memory

c.The hardware device must be directly connected to the memory unit

d.The computer must have the ability to determine the source of the interrupt

5. Which type of interrupt is triggered by an external device such as a keyboard or mouse?

a.Polling interrupt

b.Hardware interrupt

c.Software interrupt

d.Vectored interrupt

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