Practice Control Hand-off Between Dma And Cpu (28.5.1.2) - Lecture

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Question 1.
What does DMA stand for?
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Remember the full form of DMA.
Question 2.
What is the main advantage of using DMA?
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Think about CPU efficiency.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of DMA?
- To manage CPU timing
- To transfer data between devices and memory
- To perform calculations
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Think about the core purpose of DMA.
4Question 4.
True or False: DMA controllers can operate without CPU intervention.
- True
- False
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Recall how DMA alleviates CPU responsibility.
Question 5.
Create a flowchart detailing the steps involved in a DMA transfer, from initiation to completion.
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Map out each stage clearly to visualize the flow.
Question 6.
Discuss potential bottlenecks in DMA operations and suggest solutions.
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Consider ways to improve efficiency and reduce conflicts in data flow.

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