The register that stores all interrupt requests is :

2016

The register that stores all interrupt requests is :

  1. A.

    Interrupt mask register

  2. B.

    Interrupt service register

  3. C.

    Interrupt request register

  4. D.

    Status register

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Correct answer: C

Answer: Interrupt request register

Explanation: The Interrupt Request Register records pending interrupt requests until the processor acknowledges and services them. Each bit typically corresponds to an interrupt line that is awaiting handling.

  • Interrupt Request Register: stores pending interrupt requests; this is the register referenced by the question.

  • Interrupt Mask Register: used to mask (disable) or unmask specific interrupts; it does not record requests.

  • Interrupt Service Register: indicates which interrupt is currently being serviced by the processor, not which are pending.

  • Status Register: holds general status flags (for example zero, carry, interrupt-enable) and is not the register that stores interrupt requests.

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