Practice - DMA Request and Acknowledgement Signals
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Practice Questions
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is accessed without CPU intervention.
Name one mode of DMA transfer.
💡 Hint: Recall the two primary methods of DMA operation.
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What does DMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how memory access might occur without the CPU.
In Burst Transfer Mode, how is the data sent?
💡 Hint: Consider how 'burst' implies quantity sent at once.
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Given a situation where a processor is handling multiple I/O operations concurrently, discuss the advantages of employing Cycle Stealing Mode as opposed to Burst Transfer Mode.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing seamless input/output with ongoing CPU processes.
If a hardware device continuously sends DMA requests to the controller, how can the DMA handle this without overwhelming the CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of queuing or scheduling algorithms in resource management.
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