6.7.3 - Access Speed and Latency
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Define access speed.
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly a program starts using a file.
What is latency?
💡 Hint: Consider the wait time after you click 'open file' on your computer.
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What is access speed?
💡 Hint: Consider the speed at which applications can load data.
True or False: SSDs have higher latencies than HDDs.
💡 Hint: Think about the physical differences in the technology.
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Evaluate the impact of long latency on an e-commerce website's performance.
💡 Hint: Consider user experiences when access times are slow.
Design a storage solution for a gaming application requiring low latency. Explain your choices.
💡 Hint: What kind of storage would gamers prefer for optimal performance?
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