Practice - Polling (Software-Driven Arbitration)
Practice Questions
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What is polling in bus arbitration?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU manages tasks for multiple devices.
Is polling suitable for high-speed applications? Why?
💡 Hint: Consider the speed of device communication.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What process does polling rely on?
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU interacts with devices.
True or False: Polling is the fastest method of bus arbitration.
💡 Hint: Think about other faster arbitration methods.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple embedded system where polling would be more appropriate than interrupt-driven methods. Justify your design choice.
💡 Hint: Consider systems with predictable, low-frequency tasks.
Evaluate the potential costs of implementing polling in an embedded device that requires low power consumption. Suggest alternative methods.
💡 Hint: Think about power-saving strategies in electronics.
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