Practice - Basic Operations of Interrupt Driven I/O
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Practice Questions
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What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU reacts when a device signals it is ready.
What does the I/O module do?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the middleman in communication.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Think of a phone call interrupting a conversation.
True or False: Context switching involves saving the state of the CPU before processing interrupts.
💡 Hint: Consider what needs to be paused during an interrupt.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple flowchart depicting the process of handling an interrupt. Include steps for saving the state, executing the ISR, and restoring the state. Explain each step briefly.
💡 Hint: Visual structure using flowchart elements will help clarify the process.
Debate the advantages and disadvantages of interrupt-driven I/O compared to programmed I/O under different system loads. What systems would prefer each method?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where responsiveness is critical versus cases where resource conservation is critical.
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