Multiple choice

The time taken for the read/write head to move to the correct track on the magnetic disk is called

  1. Epoch delay

  2. Latency Delay

  3. Seek time

  4. Approach time
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Explanation

Seek time is the correct term for the time required for the read/write head to move across the disk surface and position itself over the correct track. This is different from rotational latency (waiting for the desired sector to rotate under the head) or total access time (seek time + latency).

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