COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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The larger a magnetic tape physically is, the more the storage it has.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The maximum capacity of currently available magnetic tape is 10 TB. Since the capacity of one optical disk is 300 GB, 34 disks are required to record data of 10 TB. Magnetic tape is superior in terms of acquisition cost and storage space.
Detailed explanation-2: -Magnetic tapes can hold anywhere between 1 to 15 terabytes of data per tape in a compact format, making them great for long term storage such as the archival of system backups that includes large files.
Detailed explanation-3: -Store magnetic tapes in a climate-controlled area. Storage conditions must be uniform in both temperature and humidity.
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