Practice Addressing Schemes (32.6.4) - Working Principle of Hard Disk - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Addressing Schemes

Practice - Addressing Schemes

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Question 1 Easy

What does data buffering refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about where data goes before it’s used.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of a device driver?

💡 Hint: What kind of software connects devices to the system?

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a device driver?

To manage data transfer between memory
To enable hardware and software communication
To convert data from one format to another

💡 Hint: Think about what connects your computer to its peripherals.

Question 2

True or False: Data on a hard disk is organized into sectors and tracks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how data is structured in a physical hard drive.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how the absence of a device driver would impact hardware functionality in a computer. Discuss potential risks and limitations.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of communication in operations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of high rotational delay on disk performance. How can this be mitigated?

💡 Hint: Think about speed adjustments and data handling strategies.

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