Practice Removable and Fixed Disks - 31.2.2 | 31. Disk Characteristics | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define seek time.

💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes for the head to find the right area on the disk.

Question 2

Easy

What is a sector on a disk?

💡 Hint: Consider how a circular track is segmented.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of seek time in disk operations?

  • To read data
  • To find the track
  • To write data

💡 Hint: It's about moving the head, not reading or writing.

Question 2

True or False: Rotational latency is the time it takes to move the head to the correct track.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between the two metrics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a disk rotates at 7200 RPM, calculate the average rotational latency in seconds.

💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes for the disk to do one full revolution.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of switching all storage to removable disks for a business focused on data security.

💡 Hint: Think about risks versus benefits in different scenarios.

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