Practice - Signal Conversion and Data Writing
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Practice Questions
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What does bit density refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how much information fits into a small space.
Define seek time.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you search for data on a shelf.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the main advantage of constant angular velocity for disks?
💡 Hint: Think about predictability in timing.
True or False: Seek time is the time taken to rotate the desired sector under the head.
💡 Hint: Differentiate between head movement and sector access.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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