Practice Buses (9.1.2) - I/O Systems - Operating Systems
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a bus in a computer system?

💡 Hint: Think about what connects different parts of a computer.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of bus.

💡 Hint: Recall the categories mentioned during class.

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Question 1

What does the address bus carry?

Data
Addresses
Control Signals

💡 Hint: Think about what tells devices where to send information.

Question 2

True or False: The data bus and the address bus perform the same function.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of these two buses.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where a computer operates multiple devices requiring different speeds, explain how a hierarchy of buses would improve overall system efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider how data transfer rates influence performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a system has only one bus for data and address transfer, what implications could this have for system performance?

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple devices would interact with a shared bus.

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