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What type of signal does the device controller raise to alert the CPU that an operation is complete?
What type of signal does the device controller raise to alert the CPU that an operation is complete?
- Transfer signal
- Read/write signal
- Data movement signal
- Interrupt signal (correct)
How does the CPU communicate with the device controller to specify the operation type and data involved?
How does the CPU communicate with the device controller to specify the operation type and data involved?
- Using wireless communication
- Through specific registers (correct)
- Direct communication through data lines
- Via parallel processing units
What is the main purpose of the local buffer in the device controller during data transfers?
What is the main purpose of the local buffer in the device controller during data transfers?
- To store temporary data before processing (correct)
- To run parallel processing tasks
- To communicate with the CPU wirelessly
- To provide power to the device
When an interrupt signal is raised, how does the CPU respond?
When an interrupt signal is raised, how does the CPU respond?
During the device controller's data movement phase, what does it do when it needs to write data?
During the device controller's data movement phase, what does it do when it needs to write data?
What initiates the data transfer process between the CPU and the device controller?
What initiates the data transfer process between the CPU and the device controller?
What is the main storage media that the CPU can directly access?
What is the main storage media that the CPU can directly access?
Why is the bootstrap program stored in EEPROM instead of RAM?
Why is the bootstrap program stored in EEPROM instead of RAM?
What is the primary reason for not storing the bootstrap program in RAM?
What is the primary reason for not storing the bootstrap program in RAM?
What type of memory is infrequently written to and is nonvolatile?
What type of memory is infrequently written to and is nonvolatile?
Which type of storage provides large nonvolatile capacity but is slower compared to main memory?
Which type of storage provides large nonvolatile capacity but is slower compared to main memory?
What is the first program to run on a computer when powered on?
What is the first program to run on a computer when powered on?
What is responsible for moving data between peripheral devices and local buffer storage in a computer system?
What is responsible for moving data between peripheral devices and local buffer storage in a computer system?
In a computer system, what provides the operating system with a uniform interface to a device?
In a computer system, what provides the operating system with a uniform interface to a device?
What component of a computer system is responsible for concurrent execution and competing for memory cycles?
What component of a computer system is responsible for concurrent execution and competing for memory cycles?
Which hardware component is specifically responsible for understanding and managing a device controller?
Which hardware component is specifically responsible for understanding and managing a device controller?
What is in charge of a particular device type in a computer system?
What is in charge of a particular device type in a computer system?
In a computer system, what connects one or more CPUs to device controllers?
In a computer system, what connects one or more CPUs to device controllers?
What is the basic unit of computer storage?
What is the basic unit of computer storage?
What technology uses rigid metal or glass platters covered with magnetic recording material?
What technology uses rigid metal or glass platters covered with magnetic recording material?
Which storage device technology is faster than hard disks and nonvolatile?
Which storage device technology is faster than hard disks and nonvolatile?
How many bits make up a byte?
How many bits make up a byte?
What determines the logical interaction between a storage device and a computer?
What determines the logical interaction between a storage device and a computer?
Which of the following is not a type of non-volatile memory device mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a type of non-volatile memory device mentioned in the text?
What is the main difference between hardware and software interrupts?
What is the main difference between hardware and software interrupts?
Which of the following is an example of a software-generated interrupt?
Which of the following is an example of a software-generated interrupt?
What is the role of properly designed operating systems in ensuring program integrity?
What is the role of properly designed operating systems in ensuring program integrity?
In a computer system, why is it important to distinguish between the execution of operating-system code and user-defined code?
In a computer system, why is it important to distinguish between the execution of operating-system code and user-defined code?
When might an infinite loop in a process trigger a software interrupt?
When might an infinite loop in a process trigger a software interrupt?
What triggers a software interrupt related to a system call?
What triggers a software interrupt related to a system call?
