An interrupt is a signal sent to the CPU by hardware or software to indicate that an event needs immediate attention. It temporarily halts the CPU’s current execution and transfers control to a specific interrupt handler. An Interrupt is a mechanism used by hardware or software to interrupt the normal execution of a process in…
I/O management is a critical function of operating systems responsible for controlling input/output devices and ensuring efficient data exchange between the system and peripherals. I/O Management refers to the component of the operating system responsible for managing input/output operations and facilitating communication between processes and peripheral devices. Formally, I/O management is defined as the coordination…