Practice Magnetic tape - 30.4.3 | 30. Storage Devices | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is magnetic tape?

💡 Hint: Think about data storage methods.

Question 2

Easy

How is data accessed on magnetic tape?

💡 Hint: Consider modes of accessing data.

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Question 1

What is the primary use of magnetic tape?

  • Active data processing
  • Data backup
  • Real-time access

💡 Hint: Think about its storage characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: Magnetic tape allows for random access.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how data is read on the device.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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