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CSS Computer Science QUESTION #1135
Question 1
Which mechanism allows a device to inform the CPU that it is ready for data transfer?
  • Polling
  • Interrupt✔️
  • DMA
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
An interrupt is a signal sent by hardware to the CPU to request immediate attention, allowing the CPU to perform other tasks until the device is ready.