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32.6.8 - Device Controller Necessity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a device controller?

💡 Hint: Think about what connects the CPU to peripheral devices.

Question 2

Easy

Name one role of a device driver.

💡 Hint: Consider the software aspect of hardware management.

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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 controller do?

  • Connects CPU to the internet
  • Manages data transfer between CPU and peripheral devices
  • Increases CPU speed

💡 Hint: Consider what role a bridge performs in a network.

Question 2

True or False: The device driver is unnecessary if the hardware is present.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how software enables hardware functionality.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how a poorly implemented device driver can impact system performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the direct relationship between software quality and hardware efficiency.

Question 2

Design an effective buffering strategy for a high-performance application that frequently accesses disk storage.

💡 Hint: Think about ways to maximize resources while reducing wait times.

Challenge and get performance evaluation