____ is the time needed to position the read/write head over the correct track.

a. Positioning
b. Transfer time
c. Seek time
d. Latency


b. transfer time

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Explain the notion of friendship. Explain the negative aspects of friendship as described in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which standard provides the best performances on hard drives?

A. SATA B. PATA C. IDE D. EIDE

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Electronic data interchange translation software interfaces with the sending firm and the value added network.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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