FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most storage systems are based on magnetic disks, although magnetic tape storage systems are also possible.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The process of recording data onto an optical disc is called tracking. Most storage servers are based on magnetic hard disks, although SSD and magnetic tape storage systems are also possible.

Detailed explanation-2: -Magnetic tape is a secondary storage device. So, the statement is true.

Detailed explanation-3: -In magnetic tape for data recording, magnetic material is coated on only one side of the tape. While in magnetic disk for data recording, magnetic material is coated on both side of the platters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magnetic tape is one of the oldest technologies for electronic data storage. While tape has largely been displaced as a primary and backup storage medium, it remains well-suited for archiving because of its high capacity, low cost and long durability.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hard-disk drives represent the most widely used form of magnetic storage in use today.

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