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What is the difference between the interrupt and polling?
written 6.7 years ago by gravatar for brianmeja01 brianmeja01 • 0 modified 3.3 years ago by gravatar for binitamayekar binitamayekar ★ 6.7k

discuss the parameters that distinguish between polling and interrupts..
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written 3.3 years ago by gravatar for binitamayekar binitamayekar ★ 6.7k

Difference Between Interrupt and Polling

Sr. No. Parameters Interrupt Polling
1 Mechanism Interrupt is considered a hardware mechanism. Pilling is a type of protocol.
2 Procedure Device notifies CPU that it needs CPU attention. CPU constantly checks device status whether it needs CPU's attention.
3 Service Provider Interrupt handler services …

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