Practice - Interrupt-driven I/O
Practice Questions
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What is the primary role of an interrupt in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a device is ready to communicate.
Name one advantage of interrupt-driven I/O compared to programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU allocates its processing time.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does an interrupt signal do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when devices are ready to communicate.
True or False: In interrupt-driven I/O, the CPU continuously checks devices as in programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider the polling mechanism versus active signaling.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple system with three different I/O devices that use interrupts. Explain how you would manage potential interrupt conflicts and prioritize requests.
💡 Hint: Think about how real systems prioritize user input over auxiliary tasks.
Evaluate a scenario in which an interrupt-driven I/O could cause inefficiencies. What might happen if the ISR takes too long to execute?
💡 Hint: Consider how time-sensitive user interactions could be impacted.
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