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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
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.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
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.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
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Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation