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Mass storage devices and media are distinguished by their capacities, speed, and cost
Mass storage devices and media are distinguished by their capacities, speed, and cost
True
Floppy disks are the most widely used storage medium on today’s computers
Floppy disks are the most widely used storage medium on today’s computers
False
Hard disks are included on nearly all PCs today
Hard disks are included on nearly all PCs today
True
Magnetic disks record data using magnetic spots on disks made of flexible plastic or rigid metal
Magnetic disks record data using magnetic spots on disks made of flexible plastic or rigid metal
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Optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of magnetic storage media
Optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs are examples of magnetic storage media
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What distinguishes secondary memory devices (and media)?
What distinguishes secondary memory devices (and media)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of hard disks?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hard disks?
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What is the most widely used storage medium on today’s computers?
What is the most widely used storage medium on today’s computers?
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What is the purpose of magnetic spots on magnetic disks?
What is the purpose of magnetic spots on magnetic disks?
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What is the primary function of the small motor in a hard disk?
What is the primary function of the small motor in a hard disk?
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