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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is busy waiting?
💡 Hint: Think about how often the CPU checks if the device is ready.
Question 2
Easy
What happens when the CPU receives an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Recall how the CPU responds to signals.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main purpose of interrupt-driven I/O?
- A) To increase busy waiting
- B) To allow the CPU to perform other tasks
- C) To slow down processing
💡 Hint: Think about what busy waiting does to CPU performance.
Question 2
True or False: Control signals are not necessary in interrupt-driven I/O.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of managing device communications.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Describe how you would implement an interrupt-driven I/O system for a home thermostat that needs to monitor temperature changes actively.
💡 Hint: Think about how the thermostat checks the temperature and updates accordingly.
Question 2
Assess the implications of not prioritizing interrupts in a multi-user system.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how multitasking affects general system operations.
Challenge and get performance evaluation