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What is the primary purpose of a storage device?
What is the primary purpose of a storage device?
What material is often used to coat magnetic storage devices?
What material is often used to coat magnetic storage devices?
How are bits stored on magnetic storage devices?
How are bits stored on magnetic storage devices?
What are tracks on a magnetic disk?
What are tracks on a magnetic disk?
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How are data sectors organized on a magnetic disk?
How are data sectors organized on a magnetic disk?
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What must happen before a magnetic disk can be used for data storage?
What must happen before a magnetic disk can be used for data storage?
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What is represented by the direction of magnetization on a magnetic storage medium?
What is represented by the direction of magnetization on a magnetic storage medium?
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What are floppy disks known for?
What are floppy disks known for?
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What is a bit in the context of magnetic storage devices?
What is a bit in the context of magnetic storage devices?
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What occurs when data is read from a magnetic disk?
What occurs when data is read from a magnetic disk?
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Study Notes
Categorizing Storage Devices
- Storage devices hold data, transferring it between computers.
- Reading and recording data can be done in several ways.
- Different technologies are used for storage, including CDs, DVDs, and hard drives.
Magnetic Storage Devices
- Magnetic storage uses materials that can be magnetized/demagnetized to store data.
- Hard drives use magnetic platters, and read/write heads, storing data magnetically.
- Data is organized in tracks and sectors.
How Data Is Stored on a Disk
- Magnets can be used to store data.
- To read data from magnetic media, the head passes over the surface, sensing the changes in polarity.
How Data Is Organized on a Magnetic Disk
- Before a computer can use a magnetic disk, it's formatted.
- Data is organized into tracks and sectors to facilitate retrieval and storage.
Tracks and Sectors
- A hard drive's surface is divided into tracks & sectors.
- Tracks are concentric circles.
- Sectors are segments within tracks.
- These are used to access specific data from the disk.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of storage devices, focusing on magnetic storage and how data is organized on disks. Learn about the different technologies involved, such as hard drives and the structure of tracks and sectors used for data retrieval.
