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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a data buffer?
💡 Hint: Think about what's used to smooth out performance during data transfer.
Question 2
Easy
Name one task performed by a device driver.
💡 Hint: Remember the link between software and hardware.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does a device driver do?
- Controls the hardware.
- Manages the operating system.
- Increases the speed of the CPU.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of software in managing hardware.
Question 2
True or False: The rotational speed of a hard disk affects its performance.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly the disk spins.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a specific hard disk with a seek time of 5 ms, a rotational delay of 10 ms, and a transfer rate of 100 MB/s, calculate the total time to read a 100 MB file. Discuss any assumptions made.
💡 Hint: Break down the time components into their respective contributions.
Question 2
Illustrate how changing the addressing format from surface-wise to track-wise access would affect the data retrieval speed and the potential mechanical movements required.
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple accesses may require different levels of head movement.
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