Practice Capacity Calculation - 31.3.4 | 31. Disk Characteristics | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the effect of angular velocity on data retrieval time?

💡 Hint: Think about how the disk spins uniformly.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a track is in the context of disks.

💡 Hint: Tracks are like rings on a target.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of angular velocity in disk operations?

  • To optimize the data density
  • To define the rotational speed
  • To identify disk surfaces

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of rotation.

Question 2

True or False: Zoned organization increases storage efficiency by varying data amounts across tracks.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how disk space can be used effectively.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a disk with 4 platters, each containing 6 tracks, with 10 sectors per track; find the total storage if each sector can hold 1024 bytes.

💡 Hint: Use the foundational capacity formula and substitute the values correctly.

Question 2

Explain the performance implications of high bit density versus low bit density in drives.

💡 Hint: Consider the pros and cons of space management.

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