Practice I/o Instructions (2.2.5) - Machine Instructions and Assembly Language Programming
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I/O Instructions

Practice - I/O Instructions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of I/O instructions?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of peripherals.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a dedicated I/O instruction.

💡 Hint: Consider operations involving port numbers.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of I/O instructions?

To perform arithmetic operations
To manage CPU and peripheral communication
To allocate memory

💡 Hint: Think about how devices connect to the CPU.

Question 2

Memory-mapped I/O uses a distinct address space for I/O devices. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of memory spaces.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a system that uses both dedicated I/O and memory-mapped I/O. Discuss the pros and cons of each approach in terms of performance and simplicity.

💡 Hint: Focus on the implications for software development and performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a small assembly-like code segment using both types of I/O instructions to read data from a keyboard and send it to a display.

💡 Hint: Think about addresses and how instructions correspond to I/O operations.

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