Operating Systems

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What is the primary function of a disk in a computer system?

Managing inter-process communication
Storing data for user programs through I/O requests (correct)
Processing user commands
Providing real-time data security

How is data stored on a disk's surface?

In linear patterns called Sectors
In irregular shapes called Platters
In circular rings called Tracks (correct)
In random positions on the surface

What is the purpose of a sector on a disk?

To control the disk's rotational speed
To manage inter-process communication
To store a fixed size of user data (correct)
To protect data from unauthorized access

How are tracks organized on a disk?

Tracks are organized in concentric circles forming a cylinder (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a cylinder contain in the context of disk storage?

One track per platter surface (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the content of a cylinder in the context of disk storage?

A cylinder contains one track per platter surface. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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