2.7.4. Exception priorities

When multiple exceptions are present, a fixed priority system determines the order in which they are handled. Table 2.5 lists the exception priorities.

Table 2.5. Exception priorities

PriorityException
HighestReset
 Data Abort
FIQ
IRQ
Prefetch Abort
LowestUndefined instruction and SWI

Some exceptions cannot occur together:

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