What is the rotational latency of a hard disk? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the rotational latency of a hard disk?
A. Time taken to move the head to the correct track
B. Time taken to read data from the disk
C. Time taken for the desired sector to rotate under the head
D. Time taken to write data to the disk
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Rotational latency is the delay caused by the time it takes for the desired sector of the disk to rotate under the read/write head. It depends on the disk's rotational speed (RPM).

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