Practice - Objective 3: Explain the design issues of interrupt driven I/O transfer
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What is busy waiting?
💡 Hint: Think about CPU activity while waiting for I/O operations.
What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Recall how I/O devices communicate with the CPU.
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What is the primary benefit of interrupt-driven I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about what reduces idle time for the CPU.
True or False: Control signals are only used during programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider the system's need for communication at all times.
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Draw a flow diagram to depict the handling of two simultaneous interrupts. Explain how the system should prioritize them.
💡 Hint: Consider emergency scenarios where one task is more time-sensitive than another.
Research and write a short report on a real-world application of interrupt-driven I/O. Discuss its impact.
💡 Hint: Think about devices from printers to network cards.
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