Questions and Answers
The I/O system only manages the flow of data from the CPU to peripheral devices.
False
Device drivers provide an interface for the operating system to access specific hardware devices.
True
I/O controllers are responsible for managing high-level operations such as data transfer and timing between the CPU and devices.
False
The I/O system facilitates the exchange of data between a computer and its internal components
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Device drivers provide an interface for the operating system to control and access hardware devices
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I/O controllers are responsible for managing the physical interaction with devices and handling interrupt handlers
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The I/O system facilitates the exchange of data between a computer and its external devices.
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Device drivers are responsible for managing the physical interaction with devices.
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Buffers and caches are used to temporarily store data during I/O operations.
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Study Notes
I/O System Management
- The I/O system manages the flow of data between the CPU and peripheral devices.
- It facilitates the exchange of data between a computer and its internal and external components.
Device Drivers
- Device drivers provide an interface for the operating system to access and control specific hardware devices.
- They manage the physical interaction with devices.
I/O Controllers
- I/O controllers are responsible for managing high-level operations such as data transfer and timing between the CPU and devices.
- They handle interrupt handlers and manage the physical interaction with devices.
I/O Operations
- Buffers and caches are used to temporarily store data during I/O operations.
