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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU interacts with devices.
Question 2
Easy
Define polling in the context of I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU ensures devices are ready for communication.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does programmed I/O require the CPU to do?
- Send interrupts
- Check status bits
- Wait indefinitely
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU controls communication with I/O devices.
Question 2
True or False: In programmed I/O, the I/O module can directly interrupt the CPU.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU and I/O device communicate.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a simple interaction between a CPU and an I/O device using programmed I/O. Include steps for issuing commands, checking status, and reading/writing data.
💡 Hint: Break down each part of the interaction into clear, logical steps.
Question 2
Discuss how using programmed I/O can lead to inefficiencies in CPU performance and suggest possible alternatives.
💡 Hint: Think about how interaction dynamics between devices and the CPU can be improved.
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