Practice Connecting Dma Controller (29.1.5) - Overview of DMA and Interrupt Driven I/O
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Connecting DMA Controller

Practice - Connecting DMA Controller

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is DMA?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is transferred in computers.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main advantage of DMA over interrupt-driven I/O?

💡 Hint: Consider the context switching.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of DMA?

To manage CPU processes
To transfer data directly between I/O devices and memory
To replace CPU completely

💡 Hint: Think about what DMA does with data.

Question 2

In Cycle Stealing Mode, how does DMA affect CPU access to the bus?

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how access is shared.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a DMA controller for a new I/O device that needs to handle high-speed data inputs. What features and specifications must be included?

💡 Hint: Focus on what high-speed input requires.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the total time required for a 10 MB file transfer using DMA in Burst Mode, where one transfer takes 0.05 seconds. How many total transfers are required?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is segmented in transfers.

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