Practice - Lecture – 34
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary advantage of using interrupt-driven I/O over programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about CPU optimization.
Define busy waiting.
💡 Hint: It's about the CPU's idle time.
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What is the main benefit of interrupt-driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about CPU activity.
True or False: Control signals are not needed for interrupt-driven I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of control signals.
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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.
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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