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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is moved in a system.
Question 2
Easy
Name one advantage of DMA over programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider CPU involvement in data transfers.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of DMA?
- Manage CPU operations
- Transfer data directly between memory and devices
- Handle memory allocation
💡 Hint: Think about what DMA is specifically designed to do.
Question 2
True or False: DMA requires constant CPU intervention.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember the differences between I/O methods.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a hypothetical DMA controller for a data-intensive application. What components would you include, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the data flow requirements for your chosen application.
Question 2
Analyze the trade-offs between using DMA and interrupt-driven I/O in a real-time data acquisition system.
💡 Hint: Consider context switching and CPU overhead in your analysis.
Challenge and get performance evaluation