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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is Direct Memory Access (DMA)?
💡 Hint: Think about how DMA changes the role of the CPU in data transfers.
Question 2
Easy
Name one benefit of using DMA.
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects CPU workload.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of DMA?
- To decrease data transfer speed
- To facilitate data transfer without CPU intervention
- To require constant CPU control
💡 Hint: Consider how DMA changes the role of the CPU.
Question 2
True or False: DMA can operate in burst mode.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the various modes DMA can utilize.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a scenario where a DMA controller must transfer 2MB of video data to memory, outline the setup needed including destination address, source address, and transfer count. Discuss how you would choose the DMA mode.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of choosing each DMA mode for performance.
Question 2
Discuss how DMA influences the performance of tasks that involve both high-speed data access and computational loads simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios like video editing or gaming to illustrate the necessity of efficient data transfers.
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