Quiz on Storage Devices

True/False: Magnetic tape drives use serial access to read data.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a primary use of magnetic tapes?

• Real-time applications

• Online applications

• Batch processing

• None of the above

What material is magnetic tape primarily coated with?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Iron oxide

• Silicon

True/False: Magnetic tape drives have fast data access times but slow data transfer rates.

• True

• False

Why are magnetic tapes suitable for long-term data storage?

• Low cost per byte

• High data transfer rate

• Large storage capacity and stability

• All of the above

True/False: HDDs use direct access to retrieve data.

• True

• False

What component is responsible for moving the read/write heads in an HDD?

• Voice coil actuator

• Magnetic strip

• Data track

• Sector map

What material are HDD platters typically made from?

• Copper

• Glass, ceramic, or aluminum

• Steel

• Silicon

True/False: Latency in an HDD refers to the time taken for data to rotate to the read/write head.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the structure of data storage on an HDD?

• Data is stored in sectors within concentric tracks.

• Data is stored in random locations without structure.

• Data is stored in a straight line across the platter.

• Data is stored in blocks across a magnetic strip.