InterviewSolution
This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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The BSY signal signifies _________(a) The BUs is busy(b) The controller is busy(c) The Initiator is busy(d) The Target is BusyI got this question during an interview for a job.I'd like to ask this question from SCSI BUS-1 topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right ANSWER is (a) The BUs is busy |
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In a data transfer operation involving SCSI BUS, the control is with ______(a) Initiator(b) Target(c) SCSI controller(d) Target ControllerThe question was posed to me in semester exam.My doubt is from SCSI BUS-1 topic in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (d) Target Controller |
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The signal used to initiate device select ________(a) IRDY#(b) S/BE(c) DEVSEL#(d) IDSEL#This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of PCI BUS-2 topic in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) IDSEL# Easiest EXPLANATION: This signal is used to INITIALIZATION of DEVICE SELECT. |
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The PCI BUS has _____ interrupt request lines.(a) 6(b) 1(c) 4(d) 3This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.The doubt is from PCI BUS-2 in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) 4 The BEST EXPLANATION: The interrupt request LINES are used by the DEVICES connected to raise the interrupts. |
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To overcome the conflict over the possession of the BUS we use ______(a) Optimizers(b) BUS arbitrators(c) Multiple BUS structure(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me during an interview.This is a very interesting question from Direct Memory Access topic in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) BUS arbitrators |
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What is the full form of ANSI?(a) American National Standards Institute(b) Architectural National Standards Institute(c) Asian National Standards Institute(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in unit test.My question is taken from Standard I/O Interfaces topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) AMERICAN NATIONAL Standards Institute |
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The technique whereby the DMA controller steals the access cycles of the processor to operate is called __________(a) Fast conning(b) Memory Con(c) Cycle stealing(d) Memory stealingI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from Direct Memory Access in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right option is (c) CYCLE stealing |
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The DMA differs from the interrupt mode by __________(a) The involvement of the processor for the operation(b) The method of accessing the I/O devices(c) The amount of data transfer possible(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in examination.Origin of the question is Direct Memory Access in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (d) NONE of the mentioned |
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Interrupts form an important part of _____ systems.(a) Batch processing(b) Multitasking(c) Real-time processing(d) Multi-userThe question was asked in exam.This question is from Interrupts in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (c) Real-time processing The explanation is: This forms an important part of the Real time SYSTEM since if a PROCESS arrives with greater PRIORITY then it raises an interrupt and the other process is stopped and the interrupt will be serviced. |
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In vectored interrupts, how does the device identify itself to the processor?(a) By sending its device id(b) By sending the machine code for the interrupt service routine(c) By sending the starting address of the service routine(d) None of the mentionedI got this question in an interview.Question is taken from Interrupts in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (c) By sending the starting address of the SERVICE routine To explain: By sending the starting address of the routine the device IDS the routine required and thereby IDENTIFYING itself. |
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The interrupt-request line is a part of the ___________(a) Data line(b) Control line(c) Address line(d) None of the mentionedI got this question during an interview.My question is from Interrupts in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Control line |
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The data packets can contain data upto ______(a) 512 bytes(b) 256 bytes(c) 1024 bytes(d) 2 KBThis question was posed to me during a job interview.I want to ask this question from USB in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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The PCI BUS supports _____ address space/s.(a) I/O(b) Memory(c) Configuration(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me at a job interview.My question comes from PCI BUS-1 in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT option is (d) All of the mentioned Best explanation: The PCI BUS is mainly built to PROVIDE a WIDE range of connectivity for devices. |
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The PCI follows a set of standards primarily used in _____ PC’s.(a) Intel(b) Motorola(c) IBM(d) SUNThe question was asked in unit test.My question is taken from PCI BUS-1 topic in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (c) IBM For explanation I WOULD say: The PCI BUS has a CLOSER resemblance to IBM architecture. |
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The Status flag circuit is implemented using _____(a) RS flip flop(b) D flip flop(c) JK flip flop(d) Xor circuitThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.This is a very interesting question from Parallel Port topic in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct CHOICE is (B) D FLIP flop |
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Which is fed into the BUS first by the initiator?(a) Data(b) Address(c) Commands or controls(d) Address, Commands or controlsThis question was addressed to me in exam.The question is from Synchronous BUS topic in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (d) ADDRESS, COMMANDS or controls Explanation: NONE. |
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The device which starts data transfer is called __________(a) Master(b) Transactor(c) Distributor(d) InitiatorThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.This question is from Synchronous BUS topic in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct answer is (d) Initiator |
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In Distributed arbitration, the device requesting the BUS ______(a) Asserts the Start arbitration signal(b) Sends an interrupt signal(c) Sends an acknowledge signal(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me at a job interview.Asked question is from Bus Arbitration in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) ASSERTS the Start arbitration signal |
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Once the BUS is granted to a device ___________(a) It activates the BUS busy line(b) Performs the required operation(c) Raises an interrupt(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an internship interview.My enquiry is from Bus Arbitration topic in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) It activates the BUS busy line |
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The circuit used for the request line is a _________(a) Open-collector(b) EX-OR circuit(c) Open-drain(d) Nand circuitThis question was addressed to me in my homework.The origin of the question is Bus Arbitration in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (C) Open-drain |
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The registers of the controller are ______(a) 64 bits(b) 24 bits(c) 32 bits(d) 16 bitsI had been asked this question in an international level competition.This question is from Direct Memory Access topic in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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The time between the receiver of an interrupt and its service is ______(a) Interrupt delay(b) Interrupt latency(c) Cycle time(d) Switching timeThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Interrupts topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct answer is (B) Interrupt latency |
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The usual BUS structure used to connect the I/O devices is ___________(a) Star BUS structure(b) Multiple BUS structure(c) Single BUS structure(d) Node to Node BUS structureThe question was asked in unit test.The question is from Accessing I/O Devices in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right option is (c) SINGLE BUS structure |
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The 4 bit PID’s are transmitted twice.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in my homework.I want to ask this question from USB in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) TRUE |
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The high speed mode of operation of the USB was introduced by _____(a) ISA(b) USB 3.0(c) USB 2.0(d) ANSIThis question was addressed to me in an international level competition.The doubt is from USB topic in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (c) USB 2.0 |
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The transfer rate, when the USB is operating in low-speed of operation is _____(a) 5 Mb/s(b) 12 Mb/s(c) 2.5 Mb/s(d) 1.5 Mb/sThis question was posed to me in final exam.This intriguing question originated from USB in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (d) 1.5 Mb/s Explanation: The USB has two RATES of operation the low-speed and the full-speed one. |
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______ is used as an intermediate to extend the processor BUS.(a) Bridge(b) Router(c) Connector(d) GatewayThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.I need to ask this question from Standard I/O Interfaces topic in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) Bridge Easy EXPLANATION: The bridge circuit is basically used to extend the processor BUS to connect DEVICES. |
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When the processor receives the request from a device, it responds by sending _____(a) Acknowledge signal(b) BUS grant signal(c) Response signal(d) None of the mentionedThe question was asked in my homework.My question is from Bus Arbitration in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) BUS grant SIGNAL |
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The DMA transfers are performed by a control circuit called as __________(a) Device interface(b) DMA controller(c) Data controller(d) OverlookerThe question was asked in semester exam.My query is from Direct Memory Access in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (b) DMA CONTROLLER |
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After the completion of the DMA transfer, the processor is notified by __________(a) Acknowledge signal(b) Interrupt signal(c) WMFC signal(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in an online quiz.The origin of the question is Direct Memory Access topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (b) Interrupt SIGNAL |
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The instructions which can be run only supervisor mode are?(a) Non-privileged instructions(b) System instructions(c) Privileged instructions(d) Exception instructionsI had been asked this question in semester exam.This question is from Exceptions topic in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct answer is (C) Privileged instructions |
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The program used to find out errors is called __________(a) Debugger(b) Compiler(c) Assembler(d) ScannerI had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.The query is from Exceptions in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (a) Debugger The explanation is: Debugger is a program USED to DETECT and CORRECT ERRORS in the program. |
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The return address from the interrupt-service routine is stored on the ___________(a) System heap(b) Processor register(c) Processor stack(d) MemoryThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.I'd like to ask this question from Interrupts in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct choice is (c) Processor STACK |
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The method of accessing the I/O devices by repeatedly checking the status flags is ___________(a) Program-controlled I/O(b) Memory-mapped I/O(c) I/O mapped(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in a national level competition.This interesting question is from Accessing I/O Devices in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (a) Program-controlled I/O |
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______ interrupt method uses register whose bits are set separately by interrupt signal for each device.(a) Parallel priority interrupt(b) Serial priority interrupt(c) Daisy chaining(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in class test.The question is from Interrupts in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) Parallel PRIORITY interrupt For explanation: None. |
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The last field in the packet is ______(a) PID(b) ADDR(c) ENDP(d) CRCI have been asked this question during a job interview.This intriguing question comes from USB topic in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (d) CRC |
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Single ended transmission means _________(a) That all the signals have a similar bit pattern(b) That the signals have a common source(c) That the signals have a common ground return(d) That the signals have a similar voltage signatureThis question was addressed to me in an interview.My enquiry is from SCSI BUS-2 topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (C) That the signals have a common GROUND return Easy EXPLANATION: These type of signals are a common feature of the SCSI BUS. |
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ANSI stands for _________(a) American National System Interface(b) ASCII National Standard Interface(c) American Network System Interface(d) American National Standard InstituteI have been asked this question in final exam.My question is based upon SCSI BUS-2 topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) AMERICAN National STANDARD Institute For EXPLANATION: This a standard for DESIGNING BUSes and other system components. |
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The device connected to the BUS are given addresses of ____ bit.(a) 24(b) 64(c) 32(d) 16The question was asked during an interview for a job.My doubt is from PCI BUS-2 in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right choice is (B) 64 |
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PCI stands for _______(a) Peripheral Component Interconnect(b) Peripheral Computer Internet(c) Processor Computer Interconnect(d) Processor Cable InterconnectI had been asked this question in homework.Question is taken from PCI BUS-1 in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) Peripheral COMPONENT Interconnect |
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The key feature of the PCI BUS is _________(a) Low cost connectivity(b) Plug and Play capability(c) Expansion of Bandwidth(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in my homework.This intriguing question originated from PCI BUS-1 topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Right answer is (b) Plug and PLAY capability |
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The double buffer is used for _________(a) Enabling retrieval of multiple bits of input(b) Combining the input and output operations(c) Extending the buffer capacity(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an interview for job.I need to ask this question from Serial Port topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) Enabling RETRIEVAL of multiple BITS of input |
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To overcome multiple signals being generated upon a single press of the button, we make use of ______(a) Generator circuit(b) Debouncing circuit(c) Multiplexer(d) XOR circuitI had been asked this question in a job interview.My question is taken from Parallel Port in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct CHOICE is (b) Debouncing circuit |
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________ is an extension of the processor BUS.(a) SCSI BUS(b) USB(c) PCI BUS(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in semester exam.I would like to ask this question from Standard I/O Interfaces in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (c) PCI BUS Easy explanation: The PCI BUS is used as an EXTENSION of the processor BUS and DEVICES CONNECTED to it, is like connected to the Processor itself. |
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User programmable terminals that combine VDT hardware with built-in microprocessor is _____(a) KIPs(b) Pc(c) Mainframe(d) Intelligent terminalsI got this question in a national level competition.I need to ask this question from Interface Circuits in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (d) INTELLIGENT terminals Explanation: NONE. |
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The two facilities provided by the debugger is __________(a) Trace points(b) Break points(c) Compile(d) Both Trace and Break pointsThe question was asked in exam.My question is from Exceptions topic in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (d) Both TRACE and Break points |
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In daisy chaining device 0 will pass the signal only if it has _______(a) Interrupt request(b) No interrupt request(c) Both No interrupt and Interrupt request(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in homework.This intriguing question originated from Interrupts in section Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (b) No INTERRUPT request |
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Which interrupt is unmaskable?(a) RST 5.5(b) RST 7.5(c) TRAP(d) Both RST 5.5 and 7.5I got this question in quiz.I need to ask this question from Interrupts topic in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) TRAP |
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The most important objective of the USB is to provide ______(a) Isochronous transmission(b) Plug and play(c) Easy device connection(d) All of the mentionedThis question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from USB in portion Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (d) All of the mentioned |
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The USB address space can be shared by the user’s memory space.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in examination.The query is from USB in chapter Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture |
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Answer» The correct option is (b) False |
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