Practice I/O Organization - 2.9 | 2. Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Programmed I/O?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with an input device.

Question 2

Easy

What does DMA stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It is about how data is transferred without CPU control.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following methods involves continuous checking by the CPU?

  • Programmed I/O
  • Interrupt-driven I/O
  • DMA

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the CPU communicates with devices.

Question 2

True or False: Interrupt-driven I/O allows the CPU to perform other tasks while waiting for data.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the concept of efficiency in I/O handling.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

In what situations would you prefer Interrupt-driven I/O over Programmed I/O? Justify your answer with examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about responsiveness in user applications.

Question 2

Create a scenario demonstrating how DMA improves data transfer in a video processing application. Describe how the CPU's workload is affected.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the workflow of media applications.

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