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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
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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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
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 Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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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