Practice Control And Timing (24.2.1) - External Devices and Their Types
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Control and Timing

Practice - Control and Timing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of an I/O module?

💡 Hint: Think about what connects the CPU and devices.

Question 2 Easy

What does data buffering accomplish?

💡 Hint: Consider why a CPU might wait for slower devices.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of an I/O module?

To calculate data
To generate control signals
To facilitate communication

💡 Hint: Remember what connects the CPU and external devices.

Question 2

True or False: Data buffering allows the CPU to perform other tasks while waiting for slower devices.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how buffering helps the CPU.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a system where an I/O module experiences a failure. What backup mechanisms could maintain overall system integrity?

💡 Hint: Think about redundancy in critical systems.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a scenario with rapid data generation. Outline how an I/O module could manage data flow effectively.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of speed on data transmission and processing.

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