Practice Mapping I/o Devices (25.3.2) - Programmed I/O Overview - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Mapping I/O Devices

Practice - Mapping I/O Devices

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Question 1 Easy

What does programmed I/O mean?

💡 Hint: Think about how you wait for a bus.

Question 2 Easy

What is memory-mapped I/O?

💡 Hint: Consider how data can be treated similarly for both memory and I/O.

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Question 1

What is programmed I/O?

A method using interrupts
A CPU active polling process
An automatic system task

💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with devices.

Question 2

Is memory-mapped I/O more efficient for device communication?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the ease of access to devices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario where programmed I/O could significantly slow down a system's performance and suggest a solution.

💡 Hint: What other methods can help in waiting without constant checking?

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how you would implement a control command for an I/O device that requires both reading data and checking its status.

💡 Hint: Think sequentially about what you need to do before reading data.

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