Practice - Direct Memory Access (DMA)
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Practice Questions
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Define DMA.
💡 Hint: Think of how devices communicate with memory.
What is programmed I/O?
💡 Hint: What happens when the CPU waits for devices?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Look at how devices communicate with memory.
Is programmed I/O more efficient than DMA?
💡 Hint: Consider how each method utilizes CPU resources.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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