To Alert the Computer That an Input/output Operation Is Done

question 30

Multiple Choice

To alert the computer that an input/output operation is done, a(n) ____ is transmitted to the processor.

• A)condition code
• B)interrupt signal
• C)broadcast
• D)execution instruction

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Definitions:

Neuron Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals to each other, involving electrical impulses and chemical neurotransmitters.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A large structure of the vertebrate brain, located under the occipital lobe, that plays an important role in motor control.

Reticular Formation

An extensive network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.