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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the primary function of the I/O subsystem?
💡 Hint: Think about how a nervous system works in a body.
Question 2
Easy
Name one example of an input device.
💡 Hint: It's what you often use to type.
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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 role of the I/O subsystem?
- To connect only external storage
- To facilitate communication between CPU and external devices
- To only process internal data
💡 Hint: Think about how a computer interacts with devices.
Question 2
True or False: Memory-mapped I/O uses the same address space as the main system memory.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider whether I/O commands need special addressing.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Evaluate the efficiency of using memory-mapped I/O versus isolated I/O in modern computing environments, considering resource allocation and system responsiveness.
💡 Hint: Weigh the trade-off of speed against resource constraints.
Question 2
Design a simple I/O subsystem using both memory-mapped and isolated I/O, explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.
💡 Hint: Think about how each method utilizes address space differently.
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