Practice - I/O Devices and Controllers: Dedicated Hardware for Managing I/O Devices (e.g., Disk Controllers, Network Interface Cards)
Practice Questions
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Name one example of an input device.
💡 Hint: Think about devices that allow you to enter information into a computer.
What is the main function of an I/O controller?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens between the CPU and connected devices.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of device is a keyboard?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of a keyboard in interaction with a computer.
True or False: All I/O controllers handle error detection.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of error handling in technology.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the absence of I/O controllers would impact system performance, citing specific scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider how data transfer without coordination could slow processing.
Consider a scenario where a disk controller is failing. How would it affect data transfer and what are common symptoms?
💡 Hint: Think about issues you’ve experienced with storage devices.
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