Practice Device Communication (24.2.3) - External Devices and Their Types
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Practice - Device Communication

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Question 1 Easy

What are human-readable devices? Give two examples.

💡 Hint: Think of devices you interact with directly.

Question 2 Easy

Define memory hierarchy.

💡 Hint: Remember how data access speed varies.

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Question 1

Which type of devices includes screens and printers?

Human-readable Devices
Machine-readable Devices
Both

💡 Hint: Focus on how users interact with the output.

Question 2

True or False: The I/O module can perform error detection during data transfer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the reliability of data communication.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the efficiency of using DMA compared to programmed I/O in transferring a large media file. Discuss potential bottlenecks.

💡 Hint: Consider how system resources impact transfer speeds.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a scenario where the I/O module would need to prevent data loss during critical applications, such as medical devices. What mechanisms would you implement?

💡 Hint: Think about how to maintain reliability in important operations.

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