Which statement correctly describes the structure of a magnetic disk?

Options

  • A. A disk is organized into platters, tracks, sectors and cylinders
  • B. A disk consists only of tracks and files
  • C. A disk consists only of cylinders and processes
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. A disk is organized into platters, tracks, sectors and cylinders

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: A magnetic disk consists of one or more platters. Each platter surface is divided into tracks, and tracks are further divided into sectors. A set of corresponding tracks across different platter surfaces forms a cylinder.

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