Practice Return Control to Processor - 28.6.2 | 28. Lecture – 35 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what role it plays in data transfer.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using DMA.

💡 Hint: Consider how processes can run concurrently.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of DMA?

  • To enhance CPU speed
  • To enable direct data transfer to memory
  • To manage power consumption

💡 Hint: Focus on the role DMA plays in a computer system.

Question 2

True or False: DMA requires CPU involvement during data transfer.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how data transfer is handled in DMA.

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Question 1

Design a simple DMA controller system for a specific application, such as streaming video data from an external memory to a video output device. What components would you include and why?

💡 Hint: Think about how the components interact with each other.

Question 2

Explain the potential issues that can arise when implementing a DMA system in a multiprocessor environment.

💡 Hint: Consider how multiple processors might affect data transfer processes.

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