Practice - Cycle Stealing Mode
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Practice Questions
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What does Cycle Stealing Mode allow the CPU to do during a DMA operation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the CPU's functioning can overlap with DMA.
True or False: In Cycle Stealing, the DMA transfers data in large chunks without interruption.
💡 Hint: Consider how DMA operates and handles bus control.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of Cycle Stealing Mode?
💡 Hint: Think about how operations can run concurrently.
True or False: In Cycle Stealing, the CPU must wait until DMA transfers are complete before executing further instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when both systems share the bus.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a real-time audio processing system using DMA. Discuss how Cycle Stealing could optimize performance compared to Burst Mode.
💡 Hint: Consider how real-time systems prioritize processing without lags.
You are designing a system requiring high-speed data transfer. Give pros and cons of implementing Cycle Stealing versus Burst Mode.
💡 Hint: Evaluate requirements for speed vs. task engagement within the system.
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