Practice DMA Transfer Modes - 7.4.4 | Module 7: Input/Output (I/O) Organization | Computer Architecture
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7.4.4 - DMA Transfer Modes

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Practice Questions

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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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Interactive Quizzes

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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 Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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