Practice Interrupt-Driven I/O - 9.2.2 | Module 9: I/O Systems | Operating Systems
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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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about CPU utilization.

Question 2

Easy

Define what an interrupt is.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider it a notification from hardware.

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the CPU needing to be busy rather than idle.

Question 2

An interrupt service routine helps the CPU to:

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember what the ISR is responsible for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how timing affects critical tasks.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the organization of tasks and priorities in your design.

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