Practice Types Of External Memory (30.4) - Storage Devices - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is volatile memory?
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Think about RAM.
Question 2.
What does a magnetic disk primarily use for data storage?
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Consider what makes it different from optical disks.
3Question 3.
What type of memory loses its data when power is turned off?
- RAM
- Hard Disk
- Flash Storage
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Think about temporary versus permanent memory.
4Question 4.
True or False: Optical disks provide faster access speeds than magnetic disks.
- True
- False
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Consider the mechanics of data retrieval.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the design of modern hard disks has evolved in terms of performance and capacity over the last decade.
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Research recent technological shifts in disk manufacturing.
Question 6.
Graph the relationship between data access speed and the type of storage medium, including magnetic disks, optical disks, and magnetic tapes.
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Include actual data points if available for more precision.

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