Cmis 310 Spring 2013 Homework 3

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This assignment includes eleven questions covering system performance analysis, interrupt handling, memory management, I/O operations, and comparisons in Spanish, worth a total of 106 points. Students are required to submit their completed work via the designated classroom, mail, or email, with specific systems-related questions including calculations of transfer rates, interrupt routines, page tables, logical and physical address translation, as well as language translation exercises for Spanish sentences and comparisons.

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In this comprehensive homework, we explore multiple facets of computer architecture, including I/O transfer rates, interrupt handling, and memory translation. The goal is to analyze system performance parameters, understand the handling of interrupts in CPU routines, and apply memory management principles through practical table creation. Moreover, the assignment assesses knowledge of address translation and I/O efficiency, along with comparative structures in language, emphasizing both technical and linguistic skills.

Question 1: Maximum Aggregate I/O Transfer Rate

A 32-bit computer system employs two selector channels and one multiplexor channel, supporting various input/output devices with different transfer rates. The selector channels connect to two magnetic disks and two magnetic tapes, while the multiplexor supports printers, card readers, and terminals with specified rates. The objective is to estimate the maximum aggregate I/O transfer rate of the entire system.

To compute this, we identify the maximum transfer rate for each device connected through each channel and determine the overall system throughput by summing the maximum rates obtainable concurrently. The calculations involve summing the transfer rates of the fastest devices supported by each channel type, considering that channels operate independently.

The disk drives, with a transfer rate of 700 KB/s each, contribute up to 1.4 MB/s (700 KB/s x 2). Magnetic tapes, with 200 KB/s each, contribute 400 KB/s (200 KB/s x 2). The line printers support 6.6 KB/s each, totaling 13.2 KB/s; card readers at 1.2 KB/s and VDT terminals at 1 KB/s each contribute 2.2 KB/s collectively. Considering parallel operation, the total maximum aggregate transfer rate is approximately 1.4 MB/s (disks) + 400 KB/s (tapes) + 13.2 KB/s (printers) + 2.4 KB/s (card reader + VDT), summing to roughly 1.8 MB/s. Thus, the overall system can support a peak transfer rate of approximately 1.8 MB/s under ideal conditions.

Question 2: Interrupt Handling at Times 0 to 100 ns

Given the sequence of events with the main program starting at 0 ns and an interrupt occurring at 10 ns (IRQ1), and additional interrupts at unspecified times, understanding which routines are executing involves considering that each handler routine takes 20 ns to complete and that interrupt priority ranges from IRQ6 (highest) to IRQ0 (lowest).

At 0 ns, the main program begins execution. At 10 ns, IRQ1 occurs, preempting the main program; upon receipt, the CPU pauses current activity to invoke IRQ1 handler. Since each handler takes 20 ns, the IRQ1 routine runs from 10 ns to 30 ns. During this period, other interrupts of higher priority can preempt IRQ1; however, without additional specific times for other interrupts, the primary focus is on IRQ1 handling.

The CPU resumes the main program after IRQ1 routine completes at 30 ns, continuing until the next interrupt occurs, with the handling procedure repeating based on priority. The precise execution sequence depends on the timing and priority of subsequent interrupts, but generally, higher-priority interrupts can preempt ongoing routines, ensuring that the highest priority routines are executed promptly.

Question 3: Page Translation Table Creation

Given a virtual memory system with pages 0 through 3, a page size of 20 units, and physical frames 0 through 7, the task is to create a page translation table matching logical to physical memory. The logical pages and their initial mapping to frames are as follows: pages 0 to 3 correspond to frames 4, 5, 6, and 7 respectively, as indicated by the logical memory layout: A, B, B, A, with frames 4, 5, 6, 7.

The page table must map each logical page number to a physical frame number accordingly. The final table would be:

• Page 0 → Frame 4
• Page 1 → Frame 5
• Page 2 → Frame 6
• Page 3 → Frame 7

This setup enables efficient address translation during memory access, with each logical page mapped to a distinct frame in physical memory, supporting the system's virtual memory management.

Question 4: Address Translation in a 16K Memory System

Considering a system with 16K (hexadecimal 4000) of memory and a page size of 2000 hex (8192 decimal), the page translation table links logical addresses to physical addresses. Given the page table with entries at addresses FCC, A, CE00, EF500, the tasks are to find the physical address corresponding to logical address 2210 and vice versa.

Part a: To find the physical location for logical address 2210 (hexadecimal), divide the logical address by the page size (2000 hex). This gives the page number and offset. Using the page table, determine the frame number matching the page, then compute the full physical address by adding the offset to the frame's start address.

Part b: To find the logical address for physical memory location 41B55, locate which page in the page table contains this physical address within its frame range, then calculate the logical address by combining the page number and the offset within the frame.

This process exemplifies how virtual memory systems translate addresses dynamically, facilitating efficient memory utilization and protection.

Question 5-10: Multiple Choice and Matching

Question 5: The least efficient type of I/O is programmed I/O, which involves the CPU actively managing data transfer, making it non-ideal for high-speed operations.

Question 6: The most efficient I/O method is Direct Memory Access (DMA), allowing data transfer without burdening the CPU.

Question 7: A "Printer ready for more data" signal triggers an external event interrupt, notifying the CPU that a device is ready.

Question 8: End of allocated time triggers a time allocation interrupt, ensuring processes do not exceed their allotted CPU time.

Question 9: a) True; DMA allows the CPU to perform other tasks during transfer. b) True; DMA enables high-speed data transfer. c) False; DMA can transfer data both ways depending on configuration.

Question 10: Matching memory management schemes:

- a) allows program to exist in non-contiguous locations → C. Variable-partition multiprogramming.

- b) contiguous allocation of memory where holes are created → A. Fixed-partition multiprogramming.

- c) not capable of multitasking → B. Single task or uniprogramming system.

- d) size limited by addressing scheme and auxiliary storage → D. Virtual memory systems.

Question 11: Memory Block and Physical Block Names

In a paged system, each logical memory block is called a page, and the corresponding physical block is called a frame.

Spanish Language Comparisons

Soraya and Adelia are very different. Fill in the comparisons with the correct words:

- Soraya trabaja que Adelia.

- Adelia es mà¡s tàmida que Soraya.

- Soraya tiene diecinueve años y Adelia veinte. Soraya es menos mayor que Adelia.

- Adelia estudia mà¡s que Soraya; ella toma màs clases. Soraya es una estudiante mejor que Adelia.

- Francisco y Omar son iguales en todo. Omar es tan alto como Francisco; hablan ruso tan bien como cada uno; tienen libros iguales y tienen la misma edad.

Comparisons: Food and Places

La comida japonesa es tan deliciosa como la comida francesa. Argentina es más grande que Guatemala. Scarlett Johansson es menos joven que Julia Roberts. Los entremeses son más sabrosos que los platos principales. Puerto Rico y República Dominicana tienen tantas playas como cada uno. La música rock es mejor que la música clásica.

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