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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is the primary role of an I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think about the main function of I/O in computing.
Question 2
Easy
Name one advantage of interrupt-driven I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of CPU usage.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What type of I/O method allows the CPU to perform other tasks while waiting?
- Programmed I/O
- Interrupt-driven I/O
- DMA
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency gained during I/O operations.
Question 2
True or False: Seek time is the time it takes to rotate the disk to the correct sector.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between head movement and disk rotation.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a hypothetical I/O module for a new type of storage device. Include what features and capabilities it must possess to improve performance.
💡 Hint: Consider both hardware and software aspects of the design.
Question 2
Calculate the total time taken for accessing data given a hard disk has a seek time of 10 ms, a rotational delay of 5 ms, and a transfer time of 20 ms.
💡 Hint: Simply add the times for each phase of accessing data.
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