Magnetic Storage Devices

What is a magnetic storage device?

• A magnetic storage device is a type of storage medium that uses electricity to store and retrieve data.

• A magnetic storage device is a type of storage medium that uses light to store and retrieve data.

• A magnetic storage device is a type of storage medium that uses heat to store and retrieve data.

• A magnetic storage device is a type of storage medium that uses magnetism to store and retrieve data.

Name one type of magnetic storage device.

• USB flash drive

• Floppy disk

• Solid state drive (SSD)

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

What are the advantages of magnetic storage?

• Fast data transfer rate, easy to upgrade, and long lifespan.

• High storage capacity, durability, and low cost per unit of storage.

• Low power consumption, compatibility with various devices, and easy portability.

• Compact size, high data transfer speed, and resistance to physical damage.

What are the disadvantages of magnetic storage?

• Susceptibility to damage from magnetic fields, limited lifespan, and slower access times.

• Higher cost, limited storage capacity, and vulnerability to data corruption.

How does a magnetic storage device store data?

• By encoding data in binary format.

• By magnetizing regions on a magnetic medium

• By using electrical currents to store data.

• By using optical technology to store data.

What is the capacity of a typical magnetic storage device?

• gigabytes

• bytes

• kilobytes

• terabytes

What is the lifespan of a magnetic storage device?

• 1 to 2 years

• 10 to 15 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 20 to 25 years

What are some examples of magnetic storage devices used in computers?

• hard disk drives (HDDs) and magnetic tape drives

• solid state drives (SSDs) and optical drives

• flash drives and floppy disk drives

• RAM and CPU

What are the main components of a magnetic storage device?

• magnetic medium, read/write head, motor

• solid-state drive, flash memory, controller

• optical medium, laser, lens

• magnetic tape, power supply, controller

How does magnetic storage compare to other types of storage?

• Magnetic storage generally has higher capacity and lower cost per unit of storage compared to other types of storage, but it is slower in terms of data access and can be more susceptible to physical damage or data corruption.

• Magnetic storage has lower capacity and higher cost per unit of storage compared to other types of storage.

• Magnetic storage is faster in terms of data access compared to other types of storage.

• Magnetic storage is less susceptible to physical damage or data corruption compared to other types of storage.