Practice - Data Organization in Magnetic Disk
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Practice Questions
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What is a data buffer used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps in transferring data smoothly.
Name one role of a hard disk controller.
💡 Hint: Consider the component's responsibility in data operations.
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What is the primary function of a data buffer?
💡 Hint: Focus on how data transfer is managed.
True or False: Device drivers are hardware components.
💡 Hint: Recollect the difference between software and hardware.
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Evaluate the impact of different addressing formats on data access times in magnetic disks.
💡 Hint: Consider how the structure of the data relates to physical movement.
Propose a method for improving data transfer rates on magnetic disks while using device drivers.
💡 Hint: Look into strategies that anticipate data requests based on previous usage.
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