1
GATE CSE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Which of the following is true?
A
Unless enabled, a $$CPU$$ will not be able to process interrupts.
B
Loop instructions cannot be interrupted till they complete.
C
A processor checks for interrupts before executing a new instruction.
D
Only level triggered interrupts are possible on microprocessors.
2
GATE CSE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Which of the following devices should get higher priority in assigning interrupts?
A
Hard disk
B
printer
C
Keyboard
D
Floppy disk
3
GATE CSE 1997
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
$$I/O$$ redirection
A
Implies changing the name of a file
B
Can be employed to use an existing file as input file for a program
C
Implies connection $$2$$ programs through a pipe
D
None of the above
4
GATE CSE 1997
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
When an interrupt occurs, an Operating System
A
Ignore the interrupt
B
Always changes state of interrupted process after processing the interrupt
C
Always resumes execution of interrupted process after processing the interrupt
D
May change state of interrupted processes to ''blocked'' and schedule another process.

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