Practice - External Memory Explanation
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of external memory?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory.
Define a device driver.
💡 Hint: What enables the OS to work with peripherals?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of external memory?
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of storage devices.
True or False: A device driver is needed for the operating system to communicate with the hard disk.
💡 Hint: Think about how software communicates with hardware.
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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.
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.
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