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Which component is responsible for positioning the read/write heads over the correct location on the platters?
Which component is responsible for positioning the read/write heads over the correct location on the platters?
- The circuit board
- The platter motor
- The read/write heads
- The head actuator (correct)
Which of the following characteristics determines how fast data can be read from or written to the hard disk?
Which of the following characteristics determines how fast data can be read from or written to the hard disk?
- Transfer rate (correct)
- Revolutions per minute
- Cylinders
- Access time
What occurs first when accessing data on a hard disk?
What occurs first when accessing data on a hard disk?
- The head actuator positions the read/write heads
- The platters spin (correct)
- The read/write heads determine data location
- The motor controls the actuator
In the structure of a hard disk drive, which term refers to the concentric circles where data is stored?
In the structure of a hard disk drive, which term refers to the concentric circles where data is stored?
When software requests disk access, what is the role of the read/write heads?
When software requests disk access, what is the role of the read/write heads?
What is the primary function of the magnetic particles on a hard disk?
What is the primary function of the magnetic particles on a hard disk?
Which recording method aligns magnetic particles in a manner that increases data storage density?
Which recording method aligns magnetic particles in a manner that increases data storage density?
Which of the following accurately describes the arrangement of magnetic particles in longitudinal recording?
Which of the following accurately describes the arrangement of magnetic particles in longitudinal recording?
If a hard disk employs perpendicular recording, which characteristic of particle arrangement is most likely true?
If a hard disk employs perpendicular recording, which characteristic of particle arrangement is most likely true?
What key physical attribute distinguishes the platters in a hard disk?
What key physical attribute distinguishes the platters in a hard disk?
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Hard Disk Capacity
Hard Disk Capacity
The amount of data a hard drive can store.
Hard Disk Platters
Hard Disk Platters
Circular disks inside a hard drive that store data.
Hard Disk Read/Write Heads
Hard Disk Read/Write Heads
Devices that read and write data on the platters.
Hard Disk Tracks
Hard Disk Tracks
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Hard Disk Sector
Hard Disk Sector
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Longitudinal Recording
Longitudinal Recording
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Perpendicular Recording
Perpendicular Recording
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Hard Disk
Hard Disk
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What is Longitudinal Recording?
What is Longitudinal Recording?
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What is Perpendicular Recording?
What is Perpendicular Recording?
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