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Interrupt latency refers to the period of time ____________

A

from the occurrence of an event to the arrival of an interrupt

B

from the occurrence of an event to the servicing of an interrupt

C

from arrival of an interrupt to the start of the interrupt service routine

D

none of the mentioned

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