Practice Design Issues of Device Controller - 32.7.3 | 32. Working Principle of Hard Disk | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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32.7.3 - Design Issues of Device Controller

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the function of a device controller?

💡 Hint: Think about the role it plays in communication.

Question 2

Easy

Define a sector on a hard disk.

💡 Hint: Consider how disks store data.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of a device controller?

  • Converts data formats
  • Manages data transfers
  • Implements security protocols

💡 Hint: Think about what a manager does in an organization.

Question 2

True or False: A device driver manages the hardware interaction directly.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the driver.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how the role of the device driver differs for USB and HDD controllers.

💡 Hint: Consider how different devices are used in practice.

Question 2

Given a scenario where access times need to be improved for a database on a hard disk, what design modifications would you suggest?

💡 Hint: Think about storage efficiency and data retrieval optimization.

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