Practice - Description of Program Status Word Bits
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Define interrupt driven I/O.
💡 Hint: Think about how CPU interacts with I/O devices.
What is busy waiting?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a CPU waits for I/O completion.
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What is the primary benefit of interrupt driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during CPU waiting.
True or False: Control signals are unnecessary in interrupt driven I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider what guides the devices during data transfer.
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Design a basic flowchart illustrating the steps involved in processing an interrupt during I/O operations.
💡 Hint: Visualize how the CPU transitions between different states during an interrupt.
Devise a strategy to manage timing conflicts between multiple interrupt signals from different I/O devices.
💡 Hint: Consider how priorities can change based on device needs.
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