Practice - Magnetic Storage Devices
Practice Questions
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What is a hard disk primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you turn your computer off.
How does a floppy disk differ from a hard disk?
💡 Hint: Consider the size and portability.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does non-volatile mean?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to data when you unplug a device.
Floppy disks have higher storage capacity than hard disks.
💡 Hint: Consider the size of both types of storage.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an ideal data backup system using both magnetic tapes and hard disks. Describe the process and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about how the benefits of each storage medium can complement each other.
Calculate the total storage capacity if you have 10 hard disks each with a capacity of 500GB and 5 magnetic tapes each with a capacity of 2TB.
💡 Hint: Convert TB to GB if needed.
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