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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does synchronous I/O mean?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means for the CPU to be 'blocking'.
Question 2
Easy
Name one disadvantage of synchronous I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect on overall system performance.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What characterizes synchronous I/O?
- A. Non-blocking
- B. Blocking
- C. Asynchronous
💡 Hint: Think about what the term 'synchronous' entails.
Question 2
True or False: Asynchronous I/O waits for the completion of I/O tasks before allowing CPU to proceed.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of asynchronous.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Evaluate a scenario where synchronous I/O is unavoidable and the implications of that choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between reliability and performance.
Question 2
Design a system that prefers asynchronous I/O. What components or technologies would you incorporate?
💡 Hint: Think about technologies that naturally support asynchronous operations.
Challenge and get performance evaluation