Practice - Data Transfer Mechanism
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is accessed in a computer system.
What is the primary advantage of using DMA?
💡 Hint: Consider why multitasking is beneficial.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of DMA?
💡 Hint: Think about how devices share resources.
True or False: In DMA operations, the CPU gets involved in transferring each byte of data.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the efficiency benefits of DMA.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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