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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the base address of the PIT in our example?
💡 Hint: Check the section explaining address decoding.
Question 2
Easy
How do you write the control word to configure Counter 0?
💡 Hint: Refer to the control word format.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the control word in the PIT configure?
- Counter selection
- All inputs
- Only outputs
💡 Hint: Which part of the configuration influences how the timer behaves?
Question 2
True or False: Address decoding is necessary for the microprocessor to interact with connected peripherals.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Does the microprocessor need to know where to send its instructions?
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design an Assembly program that configures the 8254 to run Counter 1 in Mode 2 (Rate Generator) for a count of 5000.
💡 Hint: Consider the appropriate bits for the control word that affect counter selection and mode.
Question 2
Explain how the programmable interval timer integrates within a microprocessor's operations and its significance in real-time processing.
💡 Hint: Think about multitasking and how time-critical applications operate.
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