Practice Finding a Sector - 31.3.2 | 31. Disk Characteristics | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What does constant angular velocity imply for data retrieval?

💡 Hint: Think about how speed affects consistency.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a zone is in the context of disk storage.

💡 Hint: Relate to how data is organized on the disk.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of constant angular velocity in disk drives?

  • Consistent access times
  • More storage space
  • Faster rotation

💡 Hint: Think about how speed helps with uniformity.

Question 2

True or False: Zones on a disk only serve aesthetic purposes and do not affect data density.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how organization tasks affect efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Imagine a disk where the outer zone can store 2MB of information, while the inner can only store 0.5MB. Discuss how this might influence data access and retrieval efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of traffic on inner vs. outer routes.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a disk does not have a defined addressing mechanism. What challenges would it pose to data organization and retrieval?

💡 Hint: Think of a library without a catalog—how difficult would finding a book be?

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