Practice Transfer Process in DMA - 28.5 | 28. Lecture – 35 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: It's about how data is accessed in computing.

Question 2

Easy

What is one primary benefit of using DMA?

💡 Hint: Think about CPU efficiency.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of Direct Memory Access?

  • A) It uses more CPU resources.
  • B) It allows faster data transfer.
  • C) It transfers data only through the CPU.

💡 Hint: Think about speed and efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: DMA requires the CPU to manage every data transfer.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the CPU in DMA.

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Question 1

Design a DMA system for a multimedia application that streams video data. Consider data throughput requirements, types of I/O devices involved, and the necessary controller setup.

💡 Hint: Focus on optimizing data flow and managing resource constraints.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of DMA on CPU performance in a system handling large file transfers versus a system using interrupt-driven I/O.

💡 Hint: Think about how CPU resources are allocated during different processes.

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