Which term describes the time taken by a hard disk's read/write head to move to the specific track containing the desired data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which term describes the time taken by a hard disk's read/write head to move to the specific track containing the desired data?
A. Latency Time
B. Seek Time
C. Access Time
D. Transfer Time
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Seek time is the time required for the hard drive's actuator arm to move the read/write head to the designated track or cylinder.

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