Practice Data Transfer Mechanism - 28.5.1 | 28. 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 Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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