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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of media is most commonly used when large amounts of data need to be archived on a regular basis?
A
Tape
B
Optical disc
C
External hard drive
D
Network share
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tape remains the best choice for frequently backing up large amounts of data for redundancy and archival purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Archiving calls for storing data for long periods without becoming corrupted, so when it is retrieved, it is exactly what got stored 10 or 20 years ago. For most organizations that reach a certain size, standardized linear tape open (LTO) magnetic tape is the best choice.

Detailed explanation-3: -Optical disc types While aluminium is most frequently used, it can potentially oxidize and lose data, a process sometimes called “disk rot". For archival discs, silver or gold layers are preferred because of longer life expectancies and better reflectivity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tape storage media. Optical media storage. Disk storage. Removable disk storage. On the horizon: Cloud archiving. 06-Dec-2010

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