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Yes, hard disks use direct access storage methods, allowing the read/write heads to access any part of the disk without needing to go through other data sequentially. This means that data can be retrieved or stored quickly, regardless of its physical location on the disk. This characteristic is essential for efficient data retrieval in computer systems.
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The what uses the what to physically access a disk's directory?
operating system uses the file system
Does an ATA100 hard disk have the same interface as a Serial ATA150 hard disk?
No. ATA100 uses an 80pin ribbon cable and the Serial-ATA uses a much smaller, red 7pin cable.
What does an anti-spyware do when it scans your hard disk?
Uses a database of known spyware, in a hard disk scan your protection program searches all the files in your computer's hard drive for matches.
Where the disk put in a computer?
Since the hard disk drive uses the same data bus as the removable disk drive(s), it is usually installed adjacent to the removable disk (CD-ROM) drive(s).
Is virtual memory another name for hard drive storage?
The size the virtual memory is determined by the size of the page file which saved in your hard disk. Virtual memory only uses the hard disk.
What type of hard disk uses cables with seven conductors?
Serial ATA (SATA)
What happens when ram is full?
When a computers RAM is fully utilized, The hard drive acts as the RAM. This is much slower. because unlike RAM which are memory chips, the hard drive uses a disk or platter, that must spin up to access data.
What are some Storage device that uses direct access?
Direct access storage devices (DASD) allow data to be read or written directly to specific locations without sequential searching. Examples include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical discs like DVDs and Blu-rays. These devices enable quick retrieval of data, making them suitable for applications requiring fast access times. Additionally, USB flash drives also fall under this category.
What hard disk interface that uses parallel signals to transfer data instructions and information called?
EDIE
What are the two methods that a hard drive uses to transfer data between itself and memory?
DMA (direct memory access) transfer mode or PIO (programmed input/output) transfer mode
What are the two types of hard disks?
there are 2 type of hard disk 1)internal hard disk 2)external hard disk there are 5 kind of hard disk in each hard disk 1)ATA 2)firewire 3)SCSI 4)RAID 5)fibre channel
What are some uses of hard disk drive?
You tell me stupid.... Just joking. You can remove the hard disk if the machine holding it breaks. Example: I am using my hard drive to save stuff and then it breaks. what do i do? remove the hard disk (with professional assistance of course).
