Practice - Magnetic tape
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Practice Questions
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What is magnetic tape?
💡 Hint: Think about data storage methods.
How is data accessed on magnetic tape?
💡 Hint: Consider modes of accessing data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary use of magnetic tape?
💡 Hint: Think about its storage characteristics.
True or False: Magnetic tape allows for random access.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is read on the device.
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Challenge Problems
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A company needs to store 10 terabytes of data for archival purposes. Discuss the advantages of using magnetic tape over a solid-state drive (SSD) for this task.
💡 Hint: Focus on cost and data access frequency.
If a data center utilizes magnetic tape for backups, what maintenance practices should be in place to ensure data longevity?
💡 Hint: Think about conditions affecting physical media.
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