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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define DMA.
💡 Hint: Think of how devices communicate with memory.
Question 2
Easy
What is programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: What happens when the CPU waits for devices?
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does DMA stand for?
- Direct Memory Access
- Dynamic Memory Allocation
- Dual Module Access
💡 Hint: Look at how devices communicate with memory.
Question 2
Is programmed I/O more efficient than DMA?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how each method utilizes CPU resources.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a hypothetical system where DMA significantly improves performance. Discuss the components involved and their interactions.
💡 Hint: Consider how video streaming demands high throughput and how DMA facilitates that.
Question 2
Analyze a scenario where DMA could lead to data corruption. What mechanisms can be implemented to prevent this?
💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved when multiple devices work with the same data.
Challenge and get performance evaluation