Special subroutine that contains instructions to process interrupts and exceptions are called programmable interrupt controllers.

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Special subroutines that contain instructions to process interrupts and exceptions are called interrupt handlers or interrupt service routines (ISRs), not programmable interrupt controllers. Programmable Interrupt Controllers (PICs) are hardware devices designed to manage and prioritize interrupts for a processor.

Special Subroutine That Contains Instructions to Process Interrupts and Exceptions