Practice Dma Operation (7.4.3) - Input/Output (I/O) Organization - Computer Architecture
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DMA Operation

Practice - DMA Operation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: It allows devices to access memory directly.

Question 2 Easy

What device manages DMA transfers?

💡 Hint: It facilitates the transfer without CPU involvement.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of DMA?

To speed up CPU processes
To allow I/O devices to transfer data directly to memory
To replace the CPU

💡 Hint: Consider how I/O devices interact with memory.

Question 2

True or False: DMA can completely eliminate CPU involvement in data transfers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the role of the CPU in setting up DMA.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a scenario where using DMA would be inefficient.

💡 Hint: Consider data sizes and setup times.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how DMA can affect overall system performance in a multitasking environment.

💡 Hint: Think about resource allocation and bus access.

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