CPU time is a valuable computer resource, and a smart computing system should be designed to make the most of it. Explain why DMA is more CPU efficient than interrupt-driven and programmed VO.

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CPU time is a valuable computer resource, and a smart computing system
should be designed to make the most of it. Explain why DMA is more CPU
efficient than interrupt-driven and programmed VO.
Transcribed Image Text:CPU time is a valuable computer resource, and a smart computing system should be designed to make the most of it. Explain why DMA is more CPU efficient than interrupt-driven and programmed VO.
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