Practice - Control Decisions
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Practice Questions
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What are human-readable devices? Provide one example.
💡 Hint: Think of devices you can see and interact with directly.
List the levels of memory hierarchy.
💡 Hint: Consider the speed and size of different storage types.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of an I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think about what roles I/O modules play.
True or False: Data buffering allows the CPU to process data more quickly by storing it temporarily.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of buffers in data transfer.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically evaluate the efficiency of using programmed I/O in a modern computer system. What alternatives might provide better performance?
💡 Hint: Consider how busy waiting affects CPU productivity.
Design an I/O system for a hypothetical device requiring rapid data transfer. Which methods would you implement, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the requirements of data transfer speed and CPU efficiency.
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