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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the purpose of external memory?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory.
Question 2
Easy
Define a device driver.
💡 Hint: What enables the OS to work with peripherals?
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main function of external memory?
- Temporary data storage
- Permanent data storage
- Only for backups
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of storage devices.
Question 2
True or False: A device driver is needed for the operating system to communicate with the hard disk.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how software communicates with hardware.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
How does data organization in a magnetic disk affect its performance? Discuss using technical terminology like seek time and data transfer.
💡 Hint: Consider how minimizing mechanical movement aids performance.
Question 2
Design a simple device driver for a fictional storage device and explain the operations it needs to perform.
💡 Hint: Think about how the device driver communicates commands effectively.
Challenge and get performance evaluation