Practice Lecture – 34 (26.2) - Lecture – 34 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Lecture – 34

Practice - Lecture – 34

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Question 1 Easy

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

💡 Hint: Think about CPU optimization.

Question 2 Easy

Define busy waiting.

💡 Hint: It's about the CPU's idle time.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of interrupt-driven I/O?

A) Reduces CPU utilization
B) Eliminates busy waiting
C) Simplifies programming

💡 Hint: Think about CPU activity.

Question 2

True or False: Control signals are not needed for interrupt-driven I/O.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of control signals.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You operate a system with multiple I/O devices that generate interrupts. Design a simple flowchart describing how the CPU will handle these interrupts considering priority.

💡 Hint: Think about how systems prioritize tasks based on urgency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how context switching during interrupts can affect real-time systems and suggest techniques to mitigate potential issues.

💡 Hint: Consider how timing and execution predictability are crucial.

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