Which disk scheduling algorithm selects the pending request with the shortest seek distance from the current head position?

Options

  • A. FCFS
  • B. SSTF
  • C. SCAN
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. SSTF

Detailed Explanation

SSTF stands for Shortest Seek Time First and selects the pending request closest to the current head position.