Practice - Access Time Components
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Practice Questions
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What is seek time?
💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes to locate data on a disk.
Define transfer time in the context of disk drives.
💡 Hint: Consider the action that happens after positioning the head.
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What is the main component that affects seek time?
💡 Hint: Consider what needs to be adjusted to access the right data.
True or False: Rotational latency is the time required to transfer data.
💡 Hint: Make sure to differentiate between waiting time and transfer time.
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Design an experimental setup to measure the access time of a newly developed hard disk. Outline the critical steps and what parameters you would record.
💡 Hint: Consider all components of time that contribute to overall performance.
How would you apply these concepts to choose the best hard drive for a gaming console?
💡 Hint: Think about what performance aspects will affect gaming experience.
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