Practice Signal Conversion And Data Writing (31.5.2) - Disk Characteristics
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Signal Conversion and Data Writing

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Question 1 Easy

What does bit density refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how much information fits into a small space.

Question 2 Easy

Define seek time.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you search for data on a shelf.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of constant angular velocity for disks?

Faster data transfer
Uniform access times
Increased storage capacity

💡 Hint: Think about predictability in timing.

Question 2

True or False: Seek time is the time taken to rotate the desired sector under the head.

True
False

💡 Hint: Differentiate between head movement and sector access.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a disk has a seek time of 7ms, a rotational delay of 5ms, and a transfer time of 10ms, what is the total average access time?

💡 Hint: Sum all the different times involved.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how increasing the bit density on a disk affects circuit complexity and design choices.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between efficiency and circuit design simplicity.

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