- When an interrupt is triggered, what event is automatically executed prior to servicing the interrupt?
- operates on _____ memory. Select all that apply. (a) Virtual (b) Linear (c) Physical (d) Hybrid.
- What is the purpose of address binding as used by an operating system?
- (a) Is the operating system hardware or software? (b) What is its use?
- In Windows 7, how do you open the Task Manager? On the Processes tab, name and describe at least three parameters that are displayed by default.
- Fill in the blank: To avoid _________ a device or device controller sends an interrupt to the CPU asking it to pause data transfer before the buffer fills.
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical? (a) Provide common services for computer programs. (b) Act as an intermediary between application programs an…
- Explain how programmed I/O is different from interrupt driven I/O. What is polling?
- Explain briefly the following: A) Programmed I/O B) Interrupt mode I/O C) Direct memory access (DMA)