Practice Dma Transfer Modes (7.4.4) - Input/Output (I/O) Organization - Computer Architecture
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DMA Transfer Modes

Practice - DMA Transfer Modes

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Question 1 Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to data during transfers.

Question 2 Easy

Name one DMA mode discussed in class.

💡 Hint: Recall the acronyms or terms we covered.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of using DMA?

Increases CPU speed
Reduces CPU load
Eliminates the need for I/O devices

💡 Hint: Think about how DMA interacts with CPU tasks.

Question 2

True or False: In Burst Mode, the CPU can operate normally without any interruptions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Evaluate how the bus is utilized.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how data transfer speed can be affected by the choice of DMA mode in a system with both high-speed and low-speed devices.

💡 Hint: Consider the data density and bus contention with mixed use.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast the efficiency of DMA with CPU-controlled data transfers in high-bandwidth applications.

💡 Hint: Focus on how each method utilizes the bus.

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