Practice Interrupt Driven I/o (26.2.1) - Lecture – 34 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Interrupt Driven I/O

Practice - Interrupt Driven I/O

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary advantage of using interrupt driven I/O?

💡 Hint: Think about CPU efficiency during data transfers.

Question 2 Easy

What does an interrupt signal do?

💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU knows when to start data transfer.

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Question 1

What is the key benefit of interrupt driven I/O?

Reduces CPU Usage
Increases Idle Time
Prevents Interrupts

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with I/O devices.

Question 2

True or False: The CPU checks device readiness continuously in interrupt driven I/O.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the comparison with programmed I/O.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple flowchart that describes the steps taken from the moment an interrupt is received to the completion of the interrupt service routine.

💡 Hint: Focus on each step that must occur in sequence.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a scenario where multiple interrupts are received, propose a solution to prioritize these interrupts.

💡 Hint: Consider how real-time systems manage urgent tasks.

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