In 8086, example for non maskable interrupts is:

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  1. TRAP
  2. RST 6.5
  3. INTR
  4. RST 6.6

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Option 1 : TRAP
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Important Comparision:

MASKABLE INTERRUPT

NON MASKABLE INTERRUPT

Can be masked or made pending

Cannot be masked or made pending

Lower priority than non-maskable interrupt

Higher priority than maskable interrupt

May be vectored and non-vectored

All are vectored

Used to interface with peripheral device

Used for emergency purpose

RST 6.5, RST 7.5 and RST 5.5 are examples of maskable interrupts

TRAP of 8086 is an example of Non Maskable interrupt.

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