Practice Disk Characteristics (31.1) - Disk Characteristics - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What is angular velocity?

💡 Hint: Think about speed in terms of rotation.

Question 2 Easy

Define a sector.

💡 Hint: Consider how data is organized on a disk.

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Question 1

What does angular velocity refer to in disk technology?

Rotational speed of the disk
Data storage capacity
Number of tracks

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of rotation.

Question 2

True or False: Zoning improves data density on disks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of organization on storage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the choice between fixed and movable heads affects both manufacturing costs and data retrieval performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs in design and manufacturing processes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of angular velocity on the overall data retrieval efficiency in large-scale storage systems.

💡 Hint: Think about balancing speed and durability in disk technology.

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