The method of accessing the I/O devices by repeatedly checking the status flags is

Asked In: BPSC TRE 1.0

Options

  • A. Program-controlled I/O
  • B. Memory-mapped I/O
  • C. I/O-mapped I/O
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Program-controlled I/O

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: In program-controlled I/O, the CPU repeatedly checks the device status flag to determine whether the device is ready. This process is called polling or busy waiting.