When an External Device Becomes Ready to Be Serviced by the Processor

question 39

Multiple Choice

When an external device becomes ready to be serviced by the processor the device sends a(n) _________ signal to the processor.

• A) access
• B) halt
• C) handler
• D) interrupt

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