Multiple choice

What does the term IRQ stand for?

  1. Input Request Que

  2. Interrupt Request Que

  3. Interrupt Request

  4. Input Request
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Explanation

IRQ stands for Interrupt Request. It is a hardware signal sent by a device to the processor to request attention. Input Request and Interrupt Request Que are incorrect. The correct term is Interrupt Request, without 'Que' (queue).

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