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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a device driver?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a translator between software and hardware.
Question 2
Easy
Define external memory.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data when the power is off.
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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 driver?
- To manage hardware devices
- To store data permanently
- To convert signals
💡 Hint: Think about who speaks to the hardware on behalf of the OS.
Question 2
True or False: External memory is volatile.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how data behaves in a power outage.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Evaluate the effects of reducing rotational delay on the performance of a hard disk.
💡 Hint: Think about how much faster you can get a book if it’s already on the table compared to having to search for it.
Question 2
Design a simple device driver based on the principles discussed in the section. What key functionalities will it include?
💡 Hint: Consider all the interactions that happen between hardware and the operating system.
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