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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the main advantage of Interrupt Driven I/O compared to programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about CPU idle time when using programmed I/O.
Question 2
Easy
Define busy waiting.
💡 Hint: What does the CPU do when it waits?
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main purpose of an interrupt in a computer system?
- Stop the CPU
- Notify the CPU about an event
- Reset the CPU
💡 Hint: What does an interrupt serve as for the CPU?
Question 2
True or False: Busy waiting is more efficient than Interrupt Driven I/O.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU operates in both scenarios.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a simple flowchart that illustrates the process from an interrupt being triggered to the context being restored in the CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps listed in context switching.
Question 2
Analyze a scenario where multiple interrupts are received. Design a priority scheme that the CPU could use to handle these interrupts effectively.
💡 Hint: What criteria make one interrupt more urgent than another?
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