Cycle stealing is used in which context?
2022
Cycle stealing is used in which context?
- A.
Clock cycle overriding
- B.
DMA based data transfer
- C.
Polling mode data transfer
- D.
Interrupt based data transfer
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Correct answer: B
Key idea: Cycle stealing occurs during DMA-based data transfer. Definition: A DMA controller temporarily "steals" CPU bus cycles to transfer data directly between memory and peripherals.