Data Track (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The disk drive's read/write head moved along the data track to access the stored information.
- Each data track on the hard drive was divided into smaller sectors to increase storage efficiency.
- The data track was formatted to allow for faster data transfer rates and improved disk performance.
- A bad sector on a data track can cause errors when trying to read or write data to the disk.
- The disk's data tracks were arranged in a spiral pattern to maximize storage capacity and minimize access time.