Practice Interrupt-driven I/o (9.2.2) - I/O Systems - Operating Systems
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Interrupt-Driven I/O

Practice - Interrupt-Driven I/O

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary benefit of using Interrupt-driven I/O over Programmed I/O?

💡 Hint: Think about CPU utilization.

Question 2 Easy

Define what an interrupt is.

💡 Hint: Consider it a notification from hardware.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of Interrupt-driven I/O over Programmed I/O?

Improved CPU utilization
Simplicity
Reduced hardware requirements

💡 Hint: Think of the CPU needing to be busy rather than idle.

Question 2

An interrupt service routine helps the CPU to:

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what the ISR is responsible for.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of interrupt-driven I/O on real-time systems, where timing and quick responses are critical. What might be the implications of frequent interrupts?

💡 Hint: Consider how timing affects critical tasks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a hypothetical system utilizing interrupt-driven I/O. What strategies would you implement to mitigate the potential downsides while maximizing throughput?

💡 Hint: Think about the organization of tasks and priorities in your design.

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