What is the name of the routine executed by the CPU to handle an interrupt?

Options

  • A. Bootstrap routine
  • B. Interrupt Service Routine
  • C. Compiler routine
  • D. Loader routine
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Interrupt Service Routine

Detailed Explanation

An Interrupt Service Routine, or ISR, is the routine executed to service a particular interrupt.