FINAL: 4.9 - I - Exception and Interrupt Flashcards
1
Q
Exception:
A
unscheduled event that disrupts the program execution; used to detect overflow.
2
Q
Interrupt:
A
exception that arises outside the flow of the processor.
3
Q
An Exception will trigger:
A
an Interrupt to HALT the processor and handle the event.
4
Q
Authors define INTERRUPT as arising from:
A
EXTERNAL.
5
Q
Authors define EXCEPTION as arising from:
A
INTERNAL.
6
Q
Both Exception and Interrupt require:
A
HALTING execution; then invoking a HANDLER.