Practice Data Transfer Mechanism (28.5.1) - Lecture – 35 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is accessed in a computer system.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary advantage of using DMA?

💡 Hint: Consider why multitasking is beneficial.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of DMA?

To increase CPU processing time
To transfer data directly between devices and memory
To reduce memory size

💡 Hint: Think about how devices share resources.

Question 2

True or False: In DMA operations, the CPU gets involved in transferring each byte of data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the efficiency benefits of DMA.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple DMA controller logic for a system that can handle three different I/O devices needing access to memory. Describe how it would manage bus priority.

💡 Hint: Think about how shared resources can prioritize different needs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the impact of data transfer rates on system performance if the DMA system supports connections at different speeds.

💡 Hint: Consider how different speeds can affect overall workflow efficiency.

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