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What is the purpose of integrating I/O into computer systems?
What is the purpose of integrating I/O into computer systems?
- To reduce the cost of computer systems
- To make the programs produce consistent results
- To ensure both input and output are available for computer systems to be interesting (correct)
- To simplify the architecture of computer systems
What type of devices are connected to the system via a peripheral bus?
What type of devices are connected to the system via a peripheral bus?
- Disks, mice, and keyboards (correct)
- Main memory of the system
- Graphics and high-performance I/O devices
- Memory bus or interconnect
Why is a hierarchical structure needed for connecting devices to the system?
Why is a hierarchical structure needed for connecting devices to the system?
- To increase the complexity of the system
- To reduce the efficiency of I/O devices
- Due to physical limitations and cost considerations (correct)
- To limit the scalability of computer systems
What is attached to the main memory of the system via a memory bus or interconnect?
What is attached to the main memory of the system via a memory bus or interconnect?
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What is critical for computer systems to be interesting?
What is critical for computer systems to be interesting?
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