Multiple choice general knowledge

The performance of a hard drive or other storage device , meaning how long it takes to locate a file is called ?

  1. Response Time

  2. Access Time

  3. Quick Time

  4. None of the Above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Access time refers to the time delay between a request for data and the moment the data begins to be delivered. It specifically measures how long the storage device takes to locate and begin retrieving the requested file. Response time is broader (system reaction), Quick Time is a media format, not a storage metric.