Question

The computer system provides an internal clock that sends an interrupt periodically to the CPU signaling that it’s time to start processing another program or thread. The time between interrupt pulses is known as a:_______.

Answer 1

Answer:

The time between interrupt pulses is known as quantum.

Explanation:

In the computer architecture, there is an internal clock which synchronizes and keep tracks of all the processes going around the computer. This internal clock regularly send interrupts to the CPU. These interrupts signals alert the CPU that there are some events that needs attention so that the processing of new programs or threads can happen in a timely manner. The amount of time it takes between these interrupt signals is known as quantum.