Practice Instructions for I/O Operations - 32.6.3 | 32. Working Principle of Hard Disk | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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32.6.3 - Instructions for I/O Operations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a data buffer?

💡 Hint: Think of how data gets paused during transfer.

Question 2

Easy

Name one function of a device driver.

💡 Hint: It acts like a translator between software and hardware.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a data buffer?

  • To permanently store data
  • To temporarily hold data during transfer
  • To assist in data conversion

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during data transfer.

Question 2

True or False: Device drivers are not necessary for the functionality of hardware devices.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the role of drivers in communication.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a scenario where a device driver would fail. What impact would this have on the operations of the hard disk?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a connection is lost.

Question 2

Explain how data is retrieved efficiently from a magnetic disk with minimal access time.

💡 Hint: Think about how to reduce stops while driving.

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