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