Practice Explain The Design Issues Of Programmed I/o Transfer (23.3.4) - Input-Output Primitives

Practice: Explain the design issues of programmed I/O transfer

Lesson 23.3.4Input-Output Primitives

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of an I/O module?
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Think of it as a gatekeeper for device communication.
Question 2.
Name two types of peripheral devices.
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One type is an input device, the other one is an output device.
3Question 3.
What is the main role of the I/O module in a computer architecture?
- To enhance CPU speed
- To serve as an interface between CPU and peripherals
- To store data permanently
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Think about how the CPU interacts with external devices.
4Question 4.
True or False: I/O modules reduce the complexity of directly connecting multiple devices to the CPU.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens when many devices connect directly.
Question 5.
Design a conceptual I/O module diagram illustrating how it interacts with multiple peripheral devices and the CPU while accounting for speed and format discrepancies.
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Sketch out the key components and how they relate, using arrows for data flow.
Question 6.
Critique the design of an existing I/O module you have used and suggest improvements based on modern computing standards.
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Look at how recent advancements might enhance performance.

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