Practice - Unit 4: Storage Devices
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of an I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think about the connection between the computer’s brain and its senses.
Name one type of data transfer method associated with I/O operations.
💡 Hint: Recall the types we just discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a method of I/O transfer?
💡 Hint: It's one of the three main approaches we discussed.
True or False: DMA is designed to reduce CPU workload during data transfers.
💡 Hint: Are you remembering the benefits of using DMA?
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Challenge Problems
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Design a mock system to handle input from three different types of devices: a high-speed SSD, a regular hard drive, and a keyboard. Discuss your choice of I/O transfer methods and justifications.
💡 Hint: Think about the speed and performance needs of each device.
Explain the trade-offs between using programmed I/O and DMA in a multimedia application, such as video playback.
💡 Hint: Consider how critical timing is in video playback.
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