Understanding Input/Output (I/O) Devices
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What is the purpose of integrating I/O into computer systems?

  • To simplify the system architecture
  • To enable interaction between the operating system and external devices (correct)
  • To reduce the cost of computer systems
  • To improve the performance of the CPU

    • Why are both input and output necessary for computer systems?

  • Input enables multitasking, while output ensures system stability
  • Input directly impacts CPU performance, while output affects memory usage
  • Input ensures dynamic program behavior, while output provides meaningful results (correct)
  • Input and output are required for maintaining hardware compatibility

    • What connects slow devices like disks, mice, and keyboards to the computer system?

  • Interconnect
  • Peripheral bus (correct)
  • I/O bus
  • Memory bus

    • Why do computer systems have a hierarchical I/O structure?

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    What type of devices might be connected to the general I/O bus in modern systems?

    <p>Graphics and some other higher-performance I/O devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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