Which of the following is a human-readable peripheral device? A) Magnetic disk B) Sensor C) Printer D) Actuator | Card: 1 / 20 |
Fill in the blank: The I/O module performs two major functions: interface to the processor and memory via the system bus and interface to one or more peripherals by ______. | Card: 3 / 20 |
True or False: Peripherals are directly connected to the system bus without any intermediary. | Card: 5 / 20 |
False. Peripherals are not directly connected to the system bus; an I/O module is used for communication. | Card: 6 / 20 |
What is the primary function of a transducer in the context of peripheral devices? | Card: 7 / 20 |
To convert data from electrical energy to other forms during output and from other forms to electrical during input. | Card: 8 / 20 |
Riddle: I reside between the CPU and peripherals, ensuring smooth communication, while managing control signals and data transfer. What am I? | Card: 9 / 20 |
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Which I/O transfer mode requires continuous CPU monitoring and is less efficient? A) Interrupt Driven I/O B) Direct Memory Access C) Programmed I/O D) Cycle Stealing | Card: 11 / 20 |
Fill in the blank: The I/O interface resolves differences in _____ between the CPU and peripheral devices. | Card: 13 / 20 |
True or False: In memory-mapped I/O, distinct input and output instructions are used for device communication. | Card: 15 / 20 |
False. Memory-mapped I/O does not use specific input or output instructions; the same memory reference instructions are used. | Card: 16 / 20 |
To manage data transfers directly between memory and I/O devices without CPU involvement. | Card: 18 / 20 |
Riddle: I can transfer large blocks of data without CPU intervention, freeing the processor for other tasks. What am I? | Card: 19 / 20 |






