Practice - Types of External Memory
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Practice Questions
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What is volatile memory?
💡 Hint: Think about RAM.
What does a magnetic disk primarily use for data storage?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes it different from optical disks.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of memory loses its data when power is turned off?
💡 Hint: Think about temporary versus permanent memory.
True or False: Optical disks provide faster access speeds than magnetic disks.
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanics of data retrieval.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how the design of modern hard disks has evolved in terms of performance and capacity over the last decade.
💡 Hint: Research recent technological shifts in disk manufacturing.
Graph the relationship between data access speed and the type of storage medium, including magnetic disks, optical disks, and magnetic tapes.
💡 Hint: Include actual data points if available for more precision.
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