Practice Advantages Of Dma (7.4.5) - Input/Output (I/O) Organization - Computer Architecture
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Advantages of DMA

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Question 1 Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how devices interact with memory.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using DMA.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the CPU can focus on other tasks.

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Question 1

What does DMA allow?

A. Only the CPU can initiate data transfer.
B. Direct memory access without CPU involvement.
C. Slow data transfers.
D. None of the above.

💡 Hint: Remember how DMA interacts with device transfers.

Question 2

True or False: DMA usage can lead to improved system throughput.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how DMA impacts CPU and system operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where a computer frequently transfers large files between a hard disk and RAM, analyze the performance implications of using DMA versus traditional CPU direct transfers for those operations.

💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU operates during both transfer methods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Suppose a new system design incorporates DMA. Discuss how it can support multimedia applications and networking tasks effectively.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during high data throughput scenarios.

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