Question 33

Computer Awareness I/O Management and CPU Scheduling Easy

Which disk scheduling algorithm looks for the track closest to the current head position?

(A) LOOK
(B) SSTF
(C) FCFS
(D) SCAN
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Correct Solution: Option B

Step-by-step Solution:

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Solution

Question: Which disk scheduling algorithm looks for the track closest to the current head position?
Step 1: - FCFS (First Come First Serve): Serves requests in the order they arrive. - SCAN: Moves head in one direction, servicing requests, then reverses. - LOOK: Similar to SCAN but stops at last request in each direction. - SSTF (Shortest Seek Time First): Selects the request with the minimum seek time from the current head position.
Step 2: Since the question asks for the algorithm that picks the track closest to the current head position, the correct choice is SSTF.

✅ Final Answer: SSTF
Correct Option: op_B