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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What are human-readable devices? Provide one example.
💡 Hint: Think of devices you can see and interact with directly.
Question 2
Easy
List the levels of memory hierarchy.
💡 Hint: Consider the speed and size of different storage types.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main function of an I/O module?
- To execute programs faster
- To manage communication between the CPU and devices
- To increase storage capacity
💡 Hint: Think about what roles I/O modules play.
Question 2
True or False: Data buffering allows the CPU to process data more quickly by storing it temporarily.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of buffers in data transfer.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation