Practice - Role of the DMA Controller
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the role it plays in data transfer.
Name one disadvantage of programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider how it impacts CPU usage during data transfers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary benefit of DMA?
💡 Hint: Think about what the main aim of DMA is.
True or False: DMA operations require CPU intervention during the data transfer.
💡 Hint: Recall how DMA operates compared to traditional methods.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where using DMA in a video game console might enhance performance compared to traditional I/O methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the volume of data needing simultaneous processing.
Devise a simple table comparing the scenarios in which DMA is preferable versus less advantageous.
💡 Hint: Break down situations into small data vs. large data transfers.
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