Practice Context Switching In Interrupt-driven I/o (28.7.1) - Lecture – 35
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Context Switching in Interrupt-Driven I/O

Practice - Context Switching in Interrupt-Driven I/O

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Question 1 Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about data handling in computers.

Question 2 Easy

State one advantage of using DMA.

💡 Hint: Consider how CPU performance is affected.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of DMA in data transfer?

To free the CPU for other tasks
To increase processor speed
To store data temporarily

💡 Hint: Consider how DMA interacts with the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: DMA requires constant CPU involvement during data transfer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the differences between DMA and other I/O methods.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a DMA controller may face contention issues. How would you resolve this?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would balance cargo traffic crossing a bridge.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a proposal for enhancing the efficiency of a DMA system in a data-heavy application, such as video streaming.

💡 Hint: Focus on how data flow can maintain continuity during high demands.

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