Practice - Context Switching in Interrupt-Driven I/O
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about data handling in computers.
State one advantage of using DMA.
💡 Hint: Consider how CPU performance is affected.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of DMA in data transfer?
💡 Hint: Consider how DMA interacts with the CPU.
True or False: DMA requires constant CPU involvement during data transfer.
💡 Hint: Remember the differences between DMA and other I/O methods.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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