Practice Unit 5: Storage And I/o Interfaces (1.3.5) - Model of Computer and Working Principle

Practice: Unit 5: Storage and I/O Interfaces

Lesson 1.3.5Model of Computer and Working Principle

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Question 1.
What does I/O stand for?
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Think of how data comes in and out of a computer.
Question 2.
Name one type of storage unit.
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Consider what devices store data.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of an I/O module?
- To store data
- To connect peripherals to the CPU
- To perform calculations
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Think about what allows devices like keyboards and printers to talk to the CPU.
4Question 4.
True or False: All storage units allow for permanent data retention.
- True
- False
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Consider which types of storage lose data when powered off.
Question 5.
Design an I/O interface that supports two different devices (e.g., keyboard and printer) with differing data rates. Discuss potential challenges.
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Think about how to manage data flow rates between different devices.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where a computer's storage is completely full. What impact would that have on performance, and how could this be resolved?
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Consider the relationship between available storage and system speed.

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