Practice Magnetic Tape (30.4.3) - Storage Devices - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is magnetic tape?
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Think about data storage methods.
Question 2.
How is data accessed on magnetic tape?
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Consider modes of accessing data.
3Question 3.
What is the primary use of magnetic tape?
- Active data processing
- Data backup
- Real-time access
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Think about its storage characteristics.
4Question 4.
True or False: Magnetic tape allows for random access.
- True
- False
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Consider how data is read on the device.
Question 5.
A company needs to store 10 terabytes of data for archival purposes. Discuss the advantages of using magnetic tape over a solid-state drive (SSD) for this task.
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Focus on cost and data access frequency.
Question 6.
If a data center utilizes magnetic tape for backups, what maintenance practices should be in place to ensure data longevity?
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Think about conditions affecting physical media.

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