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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 over programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how CPU tasks are managed during I/O operations.
Question 2
Easy
Define what an interrupt service routine is.
💡 Hint: Consider what the CPU does when it receives an interrupt signal.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is one key advantage of interrupt-driven I/O?
- Busy waiting
- CPU multitasking
- Increased latency
💡 Hint: Remember the efficiency gained by avoiding idle CPU time.
Question 2
True or False: The CPU can process interrupts while executing other instructions.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Focus on how interrupt handling is designed to work.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Evaluate how increasing the frequency of interrupts might affect CPU performance in a real-time system.
💡 Hint: Think about how congestion affects traffic flow.
Question 2
Design a prioritization scheme for interrupts in a system with both critical and non-critical tasks.
💡 Hint: Draw a flowchart to visualize how you classify tasks based on urgency.
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