Practice Rotational Latency - 31.4.3 | 31. Disk Characteristics | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is rotational latency?

💡 Hint: Remember it relates to the disk's rotation.

Question 2

Easy

Explain seek time in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes to find your favorite song on a record.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main factor affecting rotational latency?

  • Track Size
  • Disk Rotation Speed
  • Read/Write Head Position

💡 Hint: Think about how fast the disk spins.

Question 2

True or False: Seek time and rotational latency are the same.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember their definitions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the average rotational latency for a disk spinning at 7200 RPM.

💡 Hint: Remember how to calculate latency based on rotations per minute.

Question 2

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fixed heads compared to movable heads in disk drives.

💡 Hint: Think about speed versus cost and flexibility.

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