Practice Ports - 9.1.1 | Module 9: I/O Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a port?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where you plug in your USB devices.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of port.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider common connections on a computer.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a port in a computer system?

  • To connect to the internet
  • To enable device communication
  • To store data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when you plug in a device.

Question 2

True or False: The Data-out Register is used to read data from devices.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what 'data-out' means.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Compare and contrast the functionality of USB and Serial Ports. Which scenarios would you use each for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider device compatibility and transfer speed.

Question 2

Assess the impact of having insufficient I/O management in a multi-tasking operating system.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how delays affect the performance of running applications.

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