This weeks homework is in Glow learn but here is an offline copy

1. Describe two ways in which buffers improve system performance
2. Describe a situation in which spooling would be a useful technique
3. Give reasons why solid state memory devices are so widely used
4. Why does an interface have to convert incoming serial data to parallel form?
5. Why is a buffer an essential part of an interface

For practice – do as an exercise but no need to hand in

Describe a suitable selection of hardware including peripherals to suit the tasks below

• Producing a school website
• Setting up a LAN at home
• Creating a multimedia reference DVD