Q85
When a peripheral device needs immediate attention from the operating system, it generates a(n)
A.
Interrupt
AnswerB.
Spool
C.
Stack
D.
Page file
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
An interrupt is a signal emitted by hardware or software when a process or an event needs immediate attention. It alerts the processor to a high-priority process requiring interruption of the current working process.