7 Questions
What are magnetic disks covered with?
Magnetic recording material
How is the disk surface logically divided?
Into sectors
What does the disk controller determine?
Logical interaction between the device and the computer
What is the main purpose of caching in a computer system?
To speed up data access by copying information into faster storage
In what way does a device driver help manage I/O?
It provides a uniform interface between controller and kernel
What is a key advantage of multiprocessor systems?
Increased throughput
What principle is important for caching in a computer system?
'Check first' principle
Test your knowledge on symmetric and asymmetric multiprocessing architectures, dual-core design, UMA and NUMA architecture variations, and clustered systems. Course supervisor: Anaum Hamid.
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