Topic: Microprocessors
"Cycle Stealing" in microprocessor parlance refers to
- A. Special type of DMA access by an external device
- B. RESET operation at power ON by microprocessor
- C. Interrupt Acknowledge cycle
- D. None of above
Answer: A. Special type of DMA access by an external device
Explanation: Cycle stealing is a method of accessing RAM without interfacing with CPU. It is similar to DMA for allowing I/O controllers to read or write without CPU intervention.