Practice - I/O Systems
Practice Questions
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What does I/O stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how computers interact with the outside world.
Name a common type of port found on most computers.
💡 Hint: Consider the devices you often plug into your computer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does I/O stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what describes how data comes in and out of a device.
Does a device driver function in kernel mode?
💡 Hint: Think about the level of access needed to control hardware.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the implications of I/O scheduling on system performance. Which method would you choose for a real-time system?
💡 Hint: Consider how different methods impact wait times and system responsiveness.
Critique the use of DMA in systems with limited CPU resources. Under what conditions might PIO or Interrupt-Driven I/O be preferred?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs between efficiency and system simplicity.
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