Practice - Module Objectives - 32.6
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Practice Questions
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What does an I/O module do?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of devices in a computer system.
What is the role of a device driver?
💡 Hint: Consider how software interacts with hardware.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of an I/O module?
💡 Hint: Think about the role peripherals play.
True or False: The control register in an I/O module holds data.
💡 Hint: Remember the functions of different registers.
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Challenge Problems
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Devise a scenario illustrating how interrupt-driven I/O enhances CPU efficiency over programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider how CPUs operate when they are not busy.
Evaluate the impact of DMA on system performance in high-bandwidth applications like video rendering.
💡 Hint: Think about tasks that require large amounts of data transfer and how they affect performance.
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