Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 5 - No. 26)
What does 'latency' refer to in the context of a hard disk drive (HDD)?
The time it takes for the read/write head to move to the desired track.
The time it takes for the platter to rotate to the correct sector.
The total time required to read or write data.
All of the above.
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Latency encompasses all the delays associated with locating and accessing data on an HDD.