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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 the role it plays in data transfer.
Question 2
Easy
Name one disadvantage of programmed I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider how it impacts CPU usage during data transfers.
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 is the primary benefit of DMA?
- It makes CPU faster
- It reduces CPU workload during data transfers
- It complicates data transfer processes
💡 Hint: Think about what the main aim of DMA is.
Question 2
True or False: DMA operations require CPU intervention during the data transfer.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall how DMA operates compared to traditional methods.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation