Practice I/O Bus: Dedicated Bus for I/O Devices, Separate from CPU-Memory Bus (or Shared) - 7.1.4 | Module 7: Input/Output (I/O) Organization | Computer Architecture
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7.1.4 - I/O Bus: Dedicated Bus for I/O Devices, Separate from CPU-Memory Bus (or Shared)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an I/O bus?

💡 Hint: Think about the 'input/output' aspect of computing.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of a dedicated bus.

💡 Hint: Consider systems designed specifically for I/O operations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the I/O bus connect?

  • CPU and memory only
  • I/O devices only
  • CPU
  • memory
  • and I/O devices

💡 Hint: Consider what components are central to computer operations.

Question 2

True or False: A dedicated I/O bus is beneficial for high traffic situations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about traffic management in a busy street.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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