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What is a magnetic disk?
Think about common hardware devices that store large amounts of data.
What is the typical access time for magnetic disks?
Consider how much slower they are compared to other types of memory.
What is the primary benefit of using magnetic disks?
Think about how disks are used in comparison to RAM.
True or False: Magnetic disks have faster access times than SRAM.
Recall the differences in speed between these two memory types.
Formulate a strategy to optimize data retrieval for a program heavily reliant on magnetic disk storage. Suggest a design that utilizes both memory hierarchy and locality of reference.
Think about how programs access data repeatedly.
Evaluate the impact on system performance if a computing system were to solely rely on magnetic disks without utilizing any faster memory types.
Consider what happens when a CPU constantly waits for data retrieval.
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