Practice Interrupt Signal to Processor - 28.6.1 | 28. Lecture – 35 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

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 transferred between devices and memory.

Question 2

Easy

Does DMA involve the CPU managing the data transfer?

💡 Hint: Consider how DMA improves efficiency.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does DMA allow?

  • Direct Memory Access
  • Data Management Access
  • Device Memory Access

💡 Hint: Consider the acronym itself.

Question 2

In DMA, does the CPU actively participate in data transfers?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of the CPU in traditional data transfer methods.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a scenario where a CPU handles multiple data transfers using DMA. Discuss the advantages and potential drawbacks.

💡 Hint: Think about how DMA would operate in different scenarios.

Question 2

Evaluate the differences in CPU state management between DMA and interrupt-driven I/O.

💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens to CPU operations during these data transfer methods.

Challenge and get performance evaluation