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What is the main function of Direct Memory Access (DMA)?

  • Manage data transfer between CPU and memory
  • Handle the initialization of input/output devices
  • Execute arithmetic and logic operations
  • Control data transfer from memory to I/O devices (correct)
  • Which component is responsible for controlling DMA?

  • Input/Output (I/O) devices
  • Memory unit
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • DMA controller (correct)
  • What does the acronym 'DMA' stand for in the context of computer systems?

  • Data Management Architecture
  • Digital Media Adapter
  • Dynamic Memory Allocation
  • Direct Memory Access (correct)
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