Practice Synchronization Issues in I/O - 28.3.2 | 28. Introduction to LDA Operations | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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28.3.2 - Synchronization Issues in I/O

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?

💡 Hint: Think about which register points to memory locations.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Memory Function Complete (MFC) signal indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider what helps ensure we have valid data after reading.

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Question 1

What is the role of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?

  • A. Holds data
  • B. Tracks instruction sequence
  • C. Holds memory addresses

💡 Hint: Focus on the function of MAR.

Question 2

True or False: The Memory Function Complete (MFC) signal indicates that data is ready to be read after a memory operation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what MFC stands for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a step-by-step proposal for managing synchronization between a CPU and an I/O device (e.g., a printer). Your outline should include all necessary control signals and their purposes.

💡 Hint: Consider when data is stable and how to prevent data corruption.

Question 2

Given a scenario where a CPU attempts to write to shared memory while another CPU is reading from it, identify potential issues and suggest solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple processes can interfere with shared resources.

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