FINAL: 4.9 - I - Exception and Interrupt Flashcards

1
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Exception:

A

unscheduled event that disrupts the program execution; used to detect overflow.

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2
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Interrupt:

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exception that arises outside the flow of the processor.

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3
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An Exception will trigger:

A

an Interrupt to HALT the processor and handle the event.

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4
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Authors define INTERRUPT as arising from:

A

EXTERNAL.

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5
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Authors define EXCEPTION as arising from:

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INTERNAL.

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6
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Both Exception and Interrupt require:

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HALTING execution; then invoking a HANDLER.

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