Practice - Interrupt Driven I/O
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary advantage of using interrupt driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about CPU efficiency during data transfers.
What does an interrupt signal do?
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU knows when to start data transfer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the key benefit of interrupt driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with I/O devices.
True or False: The CPU checks device readiness continuously in interrupt driven I/O.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the comparison with programmed I/O.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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