Magnetic Tapes


 
 
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Magnetic Tape : These tapes are made of a plastic film - type material coated with magnetic materials to store data permanently. Data can be read well as recorded. It is usually 12.5 mm to 25 wide and 500 m to 1200 m long. Magnetic tapes hold maximum data, which can be accessed sequentially. They are generally used to store backup data or that type of data, which is not frequently used or to transfer data from one system to another.

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Question : 1

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct:

(a) Magnetic tape is a direct access device.

(b) Magnetic tape is a non-portable.

 

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Magnetic tapes are  ___________ access media.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following can hold maximum data ?

Right Option : D
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