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Module 6: I/O & File Management

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______ is the time required to move the disk-arm to the desired track.

(i) Seek time
(ii) Rotational Latency
(iii) Access time
(iv) Waiting time

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Answer: (i) Seek time

Disk access time = Seek time (arm movement) + Rotational latency (waiting for sector) + Transfer time. Seek is typically dominant (ms scale). Rotational latency avg = 0.5 / RPM.

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