Practice Need For The I/o Module (23.1.4) - Input-Output Primitives - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Need for the I/O Module

Practice - Need for the I/O Module

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of an I/O module?

💡 Hint: Think about the connection roles in a computer system.

Question 2 Easy

What is programmed I/O?

💡 Hint: Focus on how the CPU interacts with the device.

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Question 1

What component connects peripheral devices to the CPU?

CPU
I/O Module
Memory

💡 Hint: Consider which part manages input and output operations.

Question 2

Is DMA a method that involves direct CPU management during data transfer?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how DMA simplifies data transfer.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a new computer architecture that integrates I/O modules with AI capabilities for predictive I/O operations. What features would you incorporate?

💡 Hint: Think about how AI can learn from usage patterns.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a detailed flowchart showing data transfer through programmed I/O versus DMA. Explain the advantages in efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider the processes each method requires.

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