A disk head is initially at cylinder 40. The FCFS request sequence is 10, 50, 20. What is the total head movement?

Options

  • A. 100 cylinders
  • B. 90 cylinders
  • C. 80 cylinders
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. 100 cylinders

Detailed Explanation

Formula: |10-40| + |50-10| + |20-50| = 30 + 40 + 30 = 100 cylinders.