Practice Machine Readable Devices (24.1.2) - External Devices and Their Types
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Machine Readable Devices

Practice - Machine Readable Devices

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Question 1 Easy

What is a machine-readable device? Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Consider devices that do not require human interaction.

Question 2 Easy

What is buffering in the context of I/O operations?

💡 Hint: Think about how data transfer needs to be managed.

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Question 1

What is a primary function of I/O modules?

To store data
To manage data flow
To create applications

💡 Hint: Think about the I/O module's role in processing.

Question 2

True or False: DMA requires constant CPU intervention during data transfer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how DMA functions in contrast to programmed I/O.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the implications of using programmed I/O versus DMA in a high-traffic server environment. Which would be more beneficial and why?

💡 Hint: Consider how these methods would affect data processing times in a busy server.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine designing a new storage system for a fast-paced application. Discuss how you would prioritize the use of registers, cache memory, and hard disks.

💡 Hint: Think about what types of data each storage type is best suited for.

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