10 Questions
What is the primary function of a disk in a computer system?
Storing data for user programs through I/O requests
How is data stored on a disk's surface?
In circular rings called Tracks
What is the purpose of a sector on a disk?
To store a fixed size of user data
How are tracks organized on a disk?
Tracks are organized in concentric circles forming a cylinder
What does a cylinder contain in the context of disk storage?
One track per platter surface
What are the components of a disk structure?
Disk is divided into tracks, cylinder, and sectors. Data is stored on series of magnetic disks called Platters, connected by a spindle. Surface of a platter is divided into circular rings called Tracks. Tracks are divided into Sectors.
How is a sector on a disk identified?
A sector is identified by the cylinder number, track number within the cylinder, and the position number in the track.
What is the content of a cylinder in the context of disk storage?
A cylinder contains one track per platter surface.
What is the size of a standard sector on a disk?
A sector stores 512 or 1024 bytes of user data and is of a fixed size.
How are tracks and sectors numbered on a disk?
Cylinders are numbered starting with zero from the outermost to the innermost cylinder. Tracks are numbered starting with zero from the top track to the bottom. Sectors start with zero as well.
Test your knowledge of inter-process communication, protection, security, device management, and secondary storage structures with this quiz. Explore topics such as disk structure, tracks, cylinders, sectors, and I/O requests.
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