Practice - Control Commands
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Practice Questions
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What does programmed I/O mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU checks device status.
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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Interactive Quizzes
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What does programmed I/O require from the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the actions performed by the CPU when managing I/O.
True or False: In memory-mapped I/O, I/O devices and memory locations share the same address space.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of memory-mapped I/O.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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