Practice Implementation Of External Memory (32.2.2)

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Question 1.
What is external memory?
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Think about memory types that don't lose data when power is off.
Question 2.
Define a device driver.
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What kind of software aids hardware functions?
3Question 3.
What is the main function of external memory?
- Temporary storage
- Permanent storage
- Memory expansion
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Which storage type keeps information when the power is off?
4Question 4.
Device drivers are crucial for what purpose?
- True
- False
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Can your computer function without specifying how to interact with hardware?
Question 5.
Explain how changing the addressing format affects disk performance.
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Consider the difference between moving from one track versus switching sectors completely.
Question 6.
Design a scenario where data buffering improves system performance during file transfers.
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Think about how you send multiple messages at once rather than waiting for each reply.

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