10 Questions
Which type of bus sends a single bit at a time?
Serial bus
Which type of bus requires more traces for data transfer?
Parallel bus
What is DMA primarily used for?
Transferring data to and from peripheral devices
In traditional data transfers, which component handles the task of reading or writing data from/to peripheral devices?
CPU
What is the purpose of a DMA controller in a system with DMA capability?
To handle data transfers between peripheral devices and RAM
Which of the following is true about DMA?
DMA controller is a piece of hardware that manages data transfers between peripheral devices and memory
What is the main purpose of DMA in a computer system?
To improve the efficiency of data transfers and reduce the burden on the CPU
Which of the following devices often need to exchange data with the main memory?
Sound card
What is the role of a DMA controller in a system with DMA capability?
To manage data transfers between peripheral devices and the CPU
What is the purpose of DMA channels in a DMA controller?
To manage data transfers between peripheral devices and memory
Test your knowledge on the differences between serial and parallel buses. Learn about their transmission methods, frequencies, and trace requirements. Additionally, explore the concept of direct memory addressing and its role in data transfer between peripheral devices and main memory.
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