Practice - I/O Processing Flow
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Practice Questions
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Name one example of a human-readable device.
💡 Hint: Think of devices that display information visually.
What is data buffering?
💡 Hint: Consider why we might need to hold data before processing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think about what the module does in terms of connections between parts.
True or False: Registers are slower than hard disks.
💡 Hint: Consider the memory hierarchy discussed earlier.
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Challenge Problems
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How does the I/O module adapt to differences in device speeds?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of buffering that we discussed.
Illustrate the process flow when a CPU writes data to a printer using an I/O module.
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of checks and the role of the I/O module.
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