Multiple choice

Magnetic tape is not practical for applications where data must be quickly recalled because tape is

  1. a random-access medium

  2. a sequential-access medium

  3. a read-only medium

  4. fragile and can be easily damaged

  5. an expensive storage medium
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Magnetic tape stores data sequentially, meaning the drive must read through all preceding data to reach a specific point. This makes it unsuitable for applications requiring fast, random access to data.

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