engineering computer science MCQ #68

What is the purpose of the Interrupt Handling mechanism in a CPU?

engineering computer science MCQ #68

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of the Interrupt Handling mechanism in a CPU?

    • A) To handle exceptions and interrupts
    • B) To manage memory access
    • C) To control the flow of data
    • D) To store data temporarily

    Answer: To handle exceptions and interrupts

    Explanation: Interrupt Handling allows the CPU to respond to asynchronous events, such as I/O completion or exceptions.