What is the typical speed of a 5400 RPM hard disk in terms of data transfer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the typical speed of a 5400 RPM hard disk in terms of data transfer?
A. About 50 MB/s
B. About 200 MB/s
C. About 100 MB/s (sustained)
D. About 10 MB/s
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
5400 RPM HDDs typically have sustained transfer rates around 50-100 MB/s, but 5400 RPM drives are slower than 7200 RPM, often around 50-80 MB/s. However, modern drives may reach 100+ MB/s. For exam, 50-100 MB/s is typical.

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