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Which of the following is not an advantage of magnetic disk storage?

A. The access time of magnetic disk is much less than that of magnetic tape

B. Disk storage is less expensive than tape storage

C. Disk storage is longer lasting than magnetic tape

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Option B is not an advantage of magnetic disk storage because:

Magnetic disk storage tends to be more expensive than magnetic tape storage, especially when comparing cost per unit of data storage.

Magnetic tapes are generally used for cost-effective long-term storage and archival purposes, whereas magnetic disks offer faster access times and are used for active storage.

Therefore, stating that disk storage is less expensive is incorrect, making Option B the right choice as it is not an advantage of magnetic disk storage.

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Comments (21)

  1. Al Hamd
    Al Hamd:
    1 year ago

    Option (B)
    Magnetic disk storage is expensive than magnetic tape thats why it's not an advantage of magnetic disk.

  2. S.M. ZISHAN
    S.M. ZISHAN:
    2 years ago

    Storage capacity: Magnetic disk storage has a much higher storage capacity than magnetic tape storage. For example, a typical hard drive can store several terabytes of data, while a typical magnetic tape cartridge can store only a few hundred gigabytes of data.

    Data access speed: Magnetic disk storage is much faster than magnetic tape storage. This is because magnetic disks can access data randomly, while magnetic tape can only access data sequentially.

    Durability: Magnetic disk storage is more durable than magnetic tape storage. This is because magnetic disks are not as susceptible to physical damage as magnetic tapes.

    Cost: Magnetic tape storage is much cheaper than magnetic disk storage. This is because magnetic tapes are mass-produced, while magnetic disks are not.

  3. Azeem Deewan
    Azeem Deewan:
    2 years ago

    I ma not able to understand this mcq ...anyone plaese explain

  4. Md. Fazle
    Md. Fazle:
    3 years ago

    Option (B) "Disk storage is less expensive than tape storage" ----IS NOT AN ADVANTAGE of magnetic disk storage. Disk storage is more expensive actually comparing to Tape Storage

  5. Rajat Prasad
    Rajat Prasad:
    3 years ago

    it is k

  6. Kow-shi Gowda
    Kow-shi Gowda:
    3 years ago

    How

  7. Kow-shi Gowda
    Kow-shi Gowda:
    3 years ago

    How

  8. Md. Asaduzzaman
    Md. Asaduzzaman:
    4 years ago

    Tape is cheaper than disk

  9. Utkarsh Mishra
    Utkarsh Mishra:
    4 years ago

    explain

  10. SHAKTI SINGH
    SHAKTI SINGH:
    4 years ago

    Ryt ans

  11. Mizbah Ahmed
    Mizbah Ahmed:
    4 years ago

    Option B is the correct

  12. Anuj Chadak!
    Anuj Chadak!:
    4 years ago

    Explain it briefly

  13. Shammi Shahinur
    Shammi Shahinur:
    5 years ago

    Disk storage is more expensive than tape storage

  14. Rohit Sharma
    Rohit Sharma:
    5 years ago

    The magnetic disk is more expensive then tape correct option is b

  15. Nitesh Gupta
    Nitesh Gupta:
    5 years ago

    What is the right example for this question

  16. Swati Jain
    Swati Jain:
    5 years ago

    I need explanantion briefly

  17. Amitabha Biswas
    Amitabha Biswas:
    5 years ago

    I need example briefly.

  18. Biswajit Behera
    Biswajit Behera:
    5 years ago

    What is the right example for this question?

  19. Bhupati Ray
    Bhupati Ray:
    6 years ago

    Option C

  20. Kumar Saurabh
    Kumar Saurabh:
    6 years ago

    Expense Magnetic tapes are less expensive. Magnetic disk is more expensive.
    link:https://techdifferences.com/difference-between-magnetic-tape-and-magnetic-disk.html
    Option should be B as disk is more expensive than tape hence it cannot be advantage.

  21. Dishu Devang
    Dishu Devang:
    6 years ago

    Option C should be the right answer.

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