An exception condition in a computer system caused by an event external to the CPU is known as ?
A. Halt
B. Process
C. Interrupt
D. None of above
Answers
Correct answer: Option C
An exception condition in a computer system caused by an event external to the CPU is known as Interrupt.
Interrupt is a signal which is given by the Software or Hardware of any program. it gives signal of indicating an event that needs immediate attention.
If there is an attention require for the computer then interrupt gives us signal. First, It gives signal to the Program. That program gives to Operating system. And Operating system display us.
If a processor is doing so many process at a sane time, then also interrupt gives us signal. If processor is in very high-priority condition, then it gives us signal.
If operating system is doing so many works at same time, then also it gives us signal. Signal is given at the upper left side of computer screen.
An exception condition in a computer system caused by an event external to the CPU is known as Interrupt