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QWhat are the two external interrupt signals that can interrupt the 80386 processor?

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  • A IV and NMI ✔ ✖
  • B NMI and INTR ✔ ✖
  • C INTR and IV ✔ ✖
  • D PC and NMI ✔ ✖
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The 80386 processor can be interrupted by two external interrupt signals, namely, the INTR and the NMI. The INTR input creates a maskable interrupt, while the NMI creates a non-maskable interrupt. These signals allow external devices to interrupt the processor.

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