Device Management Quiz

What is FCFS in device scheduling?

• Fastest Completion First

• First-Come, First-Served

• Fixed Completion First

• File Control and Scheduling

Which seek strategy minimizes arm movement?

• FCFS

• SSTF

• C-SCAN

• LOOK

What does SCAN scheduling resemble?

• A circle

• An elevator

• A queue

• A tree

What is a cylinder in storage devices?

• A type of scheduling algorithm

• A group of tracks aligned vertically

• A type of memory

• A device error code

What is a DASD?

• Dedicated Access System Device

• Direct Access Storage Device

• Data Allocation and Storage Device

• Disk Array System Design

What does DMA stand for?

• Direct Memory Access

• Device Management Allocation

• Data Management Access

• Disk Memory Arrangement

What is a dedicated device?

• A device shared among multiple jobs

• A device assigned to one job at a time

• A device for RAID configurations

• A virtual storage device

What is the role of an I/O scheduler?

• Managing memory allocation

• Allocating devices and channels

• Encrypting data transfers

• Managing CPU operations

What does RAID stand for?

• Redundant Array of Independent Disks

• Random Access Integrated Device

• Reliable Access for Input Devices

• Rapid Allocation of Input Data

What is the primary purpose of rotational ordering?

• Increasing seek time

• Reducing transfer rate

• Optimizing search time

• Managing I/O interrupts