Practice - Explain the design issues of programmed I/O transfer
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of an I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a gatekeeper for device communication.
Name two types of peripheral devices.
💡 Hint: One type is an input device, the other one is an output device.
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What is the main role of the I/O module in a computer architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with external devices.
True or False: I/O modules reduce the complexity of directly connecting multiple devices to the CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when many devices connect directly.
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Design a conceptual I/O module diagram illustrating how it interacts with multiple peripheral devices and the CPU while accounting for speed and format discrepancies.
💡 Hint: Sketch out the key components and how they relate, using arrows for data flow.
Critique the design of an existing I/O module you have used and suggest improvements based on modern computing standards.
💡 Hint: Look at how recent advancements might enhance performance.
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