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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is busy waiting?
💡 Hint: Think about CPU activity while waiting for I/O operations.
Question 2
Easy
What is an interrupt?
💡 Hint: Recall how I/O devices communicate with the CPU.
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 primary benefit of interrupt-driven I/O?
- A) Busy waiting
- B) Efficient CPU utilization
- C) Constant polling
💡 Hint: Think about what reduces idle time for the CPU.
Question 2
True or False: Control signals are only used during programmed I/O.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the system's need for communication at all times.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation