Practice - Objectives for Unit 1
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of an I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think about communication between the CPU and peripherals.
What is programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: Recall how the CPU interacts with I/O tasks.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does an I/O module do?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of I/O modules in data transfer.
True or false: In programmed I/O, the CPU can execute other tasks while waiting for I/O.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens in programmed I/O.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario involving a keyboard and a printer, design how each would communicate with the CPU using programmed I/O and DMA. Discuss potential advantages and limitations of each approach.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each device utilizes specific I/O transfer methods and their unique requirements.
Imagine you are the architect of the system's I/O module. How would you prioritize device connections and manage synchronization to avoid conflicts? Provide a conceptual model.
💡 Hint: Think about how data traffic can be effectively managed in a busy access scenario.
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