Practice Overview Of I/o Hardware (9.1) - I/O Systems - Operating Systems
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Overview of I/O Hardware

Practice - Overview of I/O Hardware

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a port is in the context of I/O hardware.

💡 Hint: Think of places where you connect your devices.

Question 2 Easy

What are the functions of device drivers?

💡 Hint: Remember the term 'glue'—how does that relate to drivers?

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Question 1

What is the function of a port?

To connect the CPU to RAM
To connect peripheral devices
To manage software interfaces

💡 Hint: Think about where you plug in your devices.

Question 2

True or False: Buses are only used for power transmission within a computer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what a bus does, it's not just about power!

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical device driver for a new type of printer. Outline the key functionalities it must include.

💡 Hint: Consider what commands the printer needs to understand.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of a failed device controller on system operations.

💡 Hint: Think about what a controller does and its role in I/O processes.

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