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1. Identify the method of transferring data that bypasses the central processing
unit(CPU) and list Two(2) chacteristics of this data transfer method.
Direct Memory Access (DMA)
-High Speed.
-Large volume of data can be transferred.


2. List TWO(2) types of interrupt
Maskable interrupt interrupt signals that been receive or not by microprocessor.
-Nommaskable interrupt interrupt signal that must be receive by the
mircroprocessor .

3. Explain input/output data transfer technique using handshaking.
Give ONE(1) example where handshaking is used
If there is to be input to the mircroprossor , the peripheral first signal it is ready to
send the data
-The microprocessor then signals that it is ready to receive the data .
-When there is agreement (hand-shaking between the microprocessor and peripheral)
the transfer goes ahead.
- Having received the data, the microprocessor signals the peripheral that the transfer
is complete.
-The handshake means of transger data between a microprocessor and a slower
peripheral.

4. List THREE (3) characteristics of parallel data transfer
Every data bit has its own line and been transfer simultaneously.
-Much faster data transfer.
-suitable for short distance.