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Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
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.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of seek time in disk operations?
💡 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.
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between the two metrics.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation