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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 of memory in data transfers.
Question 2
Easy
Name one mode of transfer in DMA.
💡 Hint: Recall the two main ways of transferring data.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main advantage of using DMA over interrupt-driven I/O?
- It uses more CPU resources
- It allows CPU to continue processing
- It reduces data transfer speed
💡 Hint: Consider how each method utilizes CPU resources.
Question 2
True or False: In DMA mode, CPU is always busy.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the CPU during a DMA operation.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Consider a system that uses burst transfer to transfer 10 MB of data. If the maximum transfer size is limited to 64 kB, how many complete transfers are necessary?
💡 Hint: Convert MB to KB before division.
Question 2
Design an optimal data transfer system using DMA for a scenario where multiple devices need to send data to memory. What configurations would you consider and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs between single and multiple DMA controllers.
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