Practice Objectives for Unit 1 - 23.3 | 23. Input-Output Primitives | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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23.3 - Objectives for Unit 1

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What is the function of an I/O module?

💡 Hint: Think about communication between the CPU and peripherals.

Question 2

Easy

What is programmed I/O?

💡 Hint: Recall how the CPU interacts with I/O tasks.

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Question 1

What does an I/O module do?

  • Connects CPU to memory
  • Schedules system tasks
  • Connects peripheral devices to the CPU

💡 Hint: Think about the role of I/O modules in data transfer.

Question 2

True or false: In programmed I/O, the CPU can execute other tasks while waiting for I/O.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what happens in programmed I/O.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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