12-30.
12-31.
12-32.
12-33.
12-34.
12-35.
The run length limited encoding method can be
used with any fixed disk drive.
1. True
2. False
A fixed disk’s interleave factor is the relationship
between what two items?
1. The physical sectors and the logical sectors of
a track
2. The disk drive and the disk controller
3. The disk drive and the encoding method used
to store data
4. The disk drive and the computer
Interleaving a fixed disk has which of the
following effects?
1. Increases data density on the disk
2. Decreases data density on the disk
3. Increases data retrieval and transfer time
4. Decreases data retrieval and transfer time
On a fixed disk with nine sectors per track and an
interleave factor of 4:1, what is the physical
sector numbering?
1. 1, 9, 7, 5, 3, 2, 8, 6, 4
2. 1, 8, 6, 4, 2, 9, 7, 5, 3
3. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
4. 1, 4, 8, 3, 7, 2, 6, 5, 9
Which of the following interleave factors will
provide the fastest data transfer rate?
1.
4:1
2.
3:1
3.
2:1
4.
1:1
Which of the following drive interfaces is a
smart interface that can disconnect itself from the
computer while it processes computer requests?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
12-36.
12-37.
12-38.
12-39.
12-40.
12-41.
Which of the following interfaces requires that a
set-up program in the computer be run to describe
the fixed disk drive’s characteristics?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
Which of the following interfaces has the data
encoder/decoder on the controller card?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
Which of the following interfaces could damage a
disk if a low-level format is attempted?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
Which of the following interfaces is actually a
host adapter, capable of interfacing up to eight
devices?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
Which of the following interfaces is capable of
formatting a drive up to 60 sectors per track and
can support a 1:1 interleave?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
Which of the following interfaces is
manufactured on the motherboards of personal
computers?
1. ST-506/412
2. IDE
3. ESDI
4. SCSI
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