03 Magnetic Storage

What is the most common example of magnetic storage?

• USB Flash Drive

• Hard Drive

• SSD

• CD-ROM

What mechanical part does a hard drive contain?

• Laser

• Spinning platter

• Optical disc

• Solid-state chip

What is a primary use of magnetic tape devices?

• Gaming

• Data archiving

• Video streaming

• Music playback

What is an advantage of magnetic storage?

• High speed

• Low cost per GB

• Lightweight

• Instant access

What is a disadvantage of magnetic storage?

• High energy efficiency

• Fast read/write speed

• Slow to read and write data

• Compact size

How does a hard drive write data?

• Using a laser

• Using a head that moves over a platter

• Using a magnetic field

• Using an optical sensor

What is a characteristic of magnetic storage in terms of capacity?

• Limited capacity

• Enough capacity to store different types of files

• Only stores text files

• Only stores small files

What is a potential issue with the durability of external magnetic storage?

• It is waterproof

• It can become damaged if dropped

• It is fireproof

• It is indestructible

What is a portability issue with magnetic storage?

• It is lightweight

• It is compact

• It is heavy and must be detached from the computer

• It is wireless

What happens to the reliability of magnetic storage over time?

• It improves

• It remains constant

• It deteriorates

• It becomes indestructible