Practice - Instruction Cycle and Checking for Interrupts
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Practice Questions
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What is interrupt driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from programmed I/O.
What does busy waiting refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during programmed I/O.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main advantage of interrupt driven I/O over programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: Consider the operational differences between the two I/O methods.
True or False: The CPU can process interrupts at any time during instruction execution.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the CPU handles instruction cycles.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a system handling multiple I/O interrupts. Design a flowchart outlining how the CPU should handle these, ensuring minimal latency and prioritization.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would manage tasks if each were given a level of importance.
Explore the consequences of not implementing context switching correctly in an interrupt driven I/O system.
💡 Hint: Consider how important it is to remember where you have left off in your tasks.
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