Practice Data Storage And Access (31.3) - Disk Characteristics - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the key advantage of disks operating at Constant Angular Velocity?
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Consider the effect on retrieval times.
Question 2.
Define seek time in terms of disk storage.
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Think about the head's movement.
3Question 3.
What does CAV stand for?
- Constant Average Velocity
- Constant Angular Velocity
- Constant Acceleration Velocity
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Think about how disks manage speed.
4Question 4.
Is seek time the time taken for the read/write head to access data?
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- False
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Question 5.
If a disk rotates at 7200 RPM, calculate the time for one full rotation. Then determine the impact of this rotational speed on access time.
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Consider conversion from revolutions to time.
Question 6.
Design an access pattern for a disk containing 10 tracks and 8 sectors per track. Discuss the implications of this layout on access speed.
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Think about efficiency in data retrieval and compare the head types.

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