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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is interrupt-driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how devices communicate with the CPU.
Question 2
Easy
Name one disadvantage of programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where the CPU does nothing but wait.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main advantage of interrupt-driven I/O?
- A. Reduces CPU cost
- B. Allows CPU to perform other tasks while waiting
- C. Increases data transfer rate
- D. Requires less hardware
💡 Hint: Focus on how CPU time is managed during I/O operations.
Question 2
True or False: In programmed I/O, the CPU does not need to wait for the device to be ready.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of programmed I/O.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Describe a scenario where an interrupt-driven approach outperforms programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider applications that require real-time interactions.
Question 2
Analyze the impact of busy waiting on system performance in a complex computing environment.
💡 Hint: Think about how resources are allocated in multi-tasking systems.
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