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11.
What is the physical component where data is stored in a HDD?
- A.Read/write head
- B.Platter
- C.Sector
- D.Cluster
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A conventional HDD contains discs called platters, on which data is stored magnetically through read/write heads by way of a magnetic coating. |
12.
Which of the following is not one of the three major components of a hard disk drive system?
- A.Drive interface
- B.Controller
- C.Hard disk
- D.Host adapter
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A conventional hard disk drive system consists of the hard disk and its often-integrated controller as well as a host adapter to gain access to the rest of the computer system. The drive interface is a common component of the controller and host adapter. |
13.
What is the largest NTFS volume size supported by Windows XP?
- A.256GB
- B.2TB
- C.128TB
- D.256 TB
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A fixed number of clusters is supported by each operating system, leading to a corresponding maximum volume size. If the maximum NTFS cluster size of 64KB is used, Windows XP can support a single-volume size of 256TB. When a cluster size of one sector, or 512 bytes (1⁄2KB), is used, the maximum volume size reduces to 2TB. |
14.
Which technology is based on flash memory and is intended to eventually replace conventional
hard disk drives that have moving discs and other mechanisms?
- A.USB flash drives
- B.Memory cards
- C.Solid-state drives
- D.Optical drives
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Solid-state disks (SSDs) are capable of replacing conventional HDDs, contingent upon cheaper components and higher capacities. |
15.
What is the formatted capacity of high-density 31/2" floppy diskettes?
- A.360KB
- B.720KB
- C.1.44MB
- D.2.88MB
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| High-density 31/2" floppy diskettes have a formatted capacity of 1.44MB. Double-density 51/4" floppies can be formatted to a capacity of 360KB, while double-density floppies support 720KB. The extended-density 31⁄2 g floppy diskettes can be formatted to 2.88MB. |
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