Practice Registers for I/O Devices - 7.2.2 | Module 7: Input/Output (I/O) Organization | Computer Architecture
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7.2.2 - Registers for I/O Devices

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the status register?

💡 Hint: Think about how the system checks device readiness.

Question 2

Easy

What does the data register do?

💡 Hint: Consider where the data goes in I/O operations.

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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 function of the status register?

  • Stores data
  • Indicates the device state
  • Controls device operation

💡 Hint: Consider what you need to know about the device's readiness.

Question 2

True or False: The control register is used to hold data being transferred.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the different types of registers we've studied.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple I/O system involving a hypothetical device. Describe how the status, data, and control registers interact during a data transfer operation.

💡 Hint: Think about the order and interaction of operations.

Question 2

What could be an impact of a malfunction in the control register of an I/O device? Present a scenario to illustrate this.

💡 Hint: Consider how commands influence device behavior.

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