If directories are stored on the ____ track, then, on average, the disk drive arm has to travel farther to access each file than it would if the directories were kept in the center tracks.
A) outermost
B) innermost
C) master
D) volume

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The outermost track has a larger circumference than the innermost track, which means that the disk drive arm has to travel a greater distance to access data on the outermost track than on the innermost track. Therefore, if directories are stored on the outermost track, the disk drive arm has to travel farther to access each file than it would if the directories were kept in the center tracks.

If Directories Are Stored on the ____ Track, Then, on Average