Practice - I/O Bus: Dedicated Bus for I/O Devices, Separate from CPU-Memory Bus (or Shared)
Practice Questions
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What is an I/O bus?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'input/output' aspect of computing.
Name one example of a dedicated bus.
💡 Hint: Consider systems designed specifically for I/O operations.
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What does the I/O bus connect?
💡 Hint: Consider what components are central to computer operations.
True or False: A dedicated I/O bus is beneficial for high traffic situations.
💡 Hint: Think about traffic management in a busy street.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a situation where a switch from a dedicated I/O bus to a shared I/O bus might positively or negatively impact a computing system.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where multiple users or devices are accessing the system versus one specifically.
Imagine you are designing a new computer system. Choose between a dedicated bus and a shared bus architecture. Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about overall value versus performance for multiple devices.
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