Quiz on Secondary Storage Devices
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What is a key characteristic of secondary storage compared to primary storage?

  • Data can be accessed directly without any sequential access. (correct)
  • It is more expensive to purchase.
  • It provides unlimited storage capacity. (correct)
  • Data is lost when power is turned off.
  • Why do magnetic disks have varying capacities and access speeds?

  • The type of magnetisation process used.
  • The design and manufacturing quality of each disk. (correct)
  • The materials used to construct the disks.
  • The technology of the read and write heads implemented. (correct)
  • What advantage do fixed head disk drives have over movable head disk drives?

  • They consume less power during operation.
  • They have a greater data capacity.
  • They are more cost-effective to produce.
  • They enable faster access to data. (correct)
  • Which of the following is true regarding the structure of hard disks?

    <p>They can use magnetised spots on both sides for data storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about secondary storage devices is incorrect?

    <p>Magnetic tapes are the most frequently used secondary storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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