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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these scenarios might result in a printer raising an interrupt?(select all that apply)
A
paper jammed
B
sudden power cut
C
empty paper tray
D
printer buffer empty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When an interrupt occurs, it causes the CPU to stop executing the current program. The control then passes to a special piece of code called an Interrupt Handler or Interrupt Service Routine. The interrupt handler will process the interrupt and resume the interrupted program.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hardware Interrupts. An electronic signal sent from an external device or hardware to communicate with the processor indicating that it requires immediate attention. Software Interrupts. Level-triggered Interrupt. Edge-triggered Interrupt. Shared Interrupt Requests (IRQs) Hybrid. Message–Signalled. Doorbell. More items

Detailed explanation-3: -Hardware issue, such as a printer paper jam. Key press by the user, e.g. CTRL ALT DEL. Software error. Phone call (mobile device) Disk drive indicating it is ready for more data.

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