In which disk-scheduling algorithm could starvation occur?
A) First-come, first-served
B) SCAN
C) Shortest-seek-time-first
D) Latency
E) Seek time

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Shortest-seek-time-first (SSTF) can lead to starvation because it always selects the request that is closest to the current head position, potentially ignoring requests that are further away for an extended period.

In Which Disk-Scheduling Algorithm Could Starvation Occur