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    When a peripheral device needs immediate attention from the operating system, it generates a(n):
    Question

    When a peripheral device needs immediate attention from the operating system, it generates a(n):

    A.

    Page File

    B.

    Stack

    C.

    Interrupt

    D.

    Spool

    Correct option is C


    When a peripheral device, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer, requires immediate attention from the operating system, it generates an interrupt. An interrupt is a signal that prompts the operating system to temporarily halt its current operations and execute a specific routine to address the needs of the device. Once the interrupt is serviced, the operating system resumes its previous tasks.
    Page File is related to virtual memory management.
    Stack is a data structure used for storing temporary data.
    Spool refers to the process of managing data by placing it in a temporary storage area, often used for print jobs.
    Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) Interrupt.

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