Practice Control Commands - 25.2.2 | 25. Programmed I/O Overview | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What does programmed I/O mean?

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU checks device status.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two types of I/O device mapping.

💡 Hint: Recall the methods used for mapping I/O devices discussed in class.

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Question 1

What does programmed I/O require from the CPU?

  • Direct memory access
  • Continuous polling
  • Interrupt handling

💡 Hint: Think about the actions performed by the CPU when managing I/O.

Question 2

True or False: In memory-mapped I/O, I/O devices and memory locations share the same address space.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of memory-mapped I/O.

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of using programmed I/O in a performance-sensitive system. What alternative methods could be implemented for better efficiency?

💡 Hint: Consider systems that handle real-time data and the strategic importance of response time.

Question 2

Develop a flowchart that diagrams the steps involved in a programmed I/O operation, including status checking and data transfer.

💡 Hint: Visual representation helps in visually connecting each process step involved.

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