Practice Working Principle of Magnetic Disks - 30.5 | 30. Storage Devices | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of magnetic disks?

💡 Hint: Think about where data is saved when a computer turns off.

Question 2

Easy

Name one material used to make the substrate of magnetic disks.

💡 Hint: Consider materials that provide structural strength.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a magnetic disk?

  • To increase processor speed
  • To store data permanently
  • To provide temporary data access

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of data storage.

Question 2

True or False: The read/write head is used only for writing data.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the functions performed by the head.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a magnetic disk has 100 tracks and each track contains 10 sectors, with each sector capable of holding 512 bytes, calculate the total storage capacity of the disk in megabytes.

💡 Hint: Convert bytes to megabytes after calculating the total bytes.

Question 2

Discuss how advancements in magnetic disk technology, such as the move from aluminum to glass substrates, have impacted read/write speed and data integrity.

💡 Hint: Consider aspects of durability and performance in your answer.

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