Practice Context Switching In Interrupt-driven I/o (28.7.1) - Lecture

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Question 1.
What does DMA stand for?
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Think about data handling in computers.
Question 2.
State one advantage of using DMA.
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Consider how CPU performance is affected.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of DMA in data transfer?
- To free the CPU for other tasks
- To increase processor speed
- To store data temporarily
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Consider how DMA interacts with the CPU.
4Question 4.
True or False: DMA requires constant CPU involvement during data transfer.
- True
- False
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Remember the differences between DMA and other I/O methods.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a DMA controller may face contention issues. How would you resolve this?
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Think about how you would balance cargo traffic crossing a bridge.
Question 6.
Develop a proposal for enhancing the efficiency of a DMA system in a data-heavy application, such as video streaming.
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Focus on how data flow can maintain continuity during high demands.

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