POS 355 - WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT + DQ'S 494

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
 
Should Direct Memory Access (DMA) to main memory be given higher priority than processor access to main memory? What is the purpose and technique of DMA logic?
 
Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
 
What are the differences between an interrupt and a trap? Provide an example of each. What is their importance?
 
 
 
Write a 2-page paper (not including the cover page) that explains the importance of memory management requirements when building an operating system.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.