Magnetic Disks


 
 
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Magnetic Disks

Magnetic Disks:

A magnetic disk is a storage device that uses a magnetization process to write, rewrite and access data. It is covered with a magnetic coating and stores data in the form of tracks, spots and sectors. Hard disks, zip disks and floppy disks are common examples of magnetic disks.

  • These magnetic  disks are magnetically recorded and can  be recorded over and over.
  • Disks are rotating platters with a mechanical arm that moves a red/write head between the outer and inner edges of the platters surface.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following is correct option of Magnetic Disk.

    A. Flat circular plates of metal or plastic.

    B. coated on both sides with iron oxide.

    C. Implemented in streaming files.

    D. Sample rate is High.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Can a magnetic disc store data on both sides ?

     

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Magnetic disk is an example of __________________

    Right Option : A
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