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What is the function of an I/O module?
Think about the connection between devices and the CPU.
Name one mode of I/O transfer.
It's a direct method of managing data transfer.
What does I/O stand for?
Think about the communication process.
True or False: In programmed I/O, the CPU is passive during data transfer.
Consider the role of CPU.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interrupt-driven I/O in a scenario with high-frequency data input, such as a keyboard.
Consider the trade-offs in using CPU cycles.
Design a simplistic addressing scheme for a system with varying I/O devices. Discuss its potential issues.
Think about how to accommodate future system growth.
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