Practice Necessity Of External Memory (32.2.1) - Working Principle of Hard Disk

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Question 1.
What is external memory?
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Think about what happens when you turn off a computer.
Question 2.
Name one type of external memory.
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Consider common devices used for storage.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of external memory?
- Temporary storage
- Permanent storage
- None
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Think about data retention during power off.
4Question 4.
True or False: A hard disk controller manages the software communication with the hard disk.
- True
- False
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Remember the difference between hardware and software roles.
Question 5.
Design a simple data storage system using a hard disk. Outline the roles of the hard disk controller and the device driver.
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Think about how systems communicate with each other.
Question 6.
Explain how buffer sizes can affect data transfer performance during heavy loads on a system.
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Consider how queues work in daily traffic.

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