Question

Disadvantages of a magnetic disk

Answer 1

Disadvantage of magnetic disk: Risk of loss of data: Records may be lost in case of writing of new records or drive failure. ... Data insecurity: it is easier to maintain the security of magnetic tape files than that of magnetic disk files. Expensive: Magnetic disks are expensive compared to magnetic tapes.

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Answer 2

High Initial Investment – Costly Equipment Required. A magnetic tape storage system generally requires purchasing costly, special equipment. ...

Slow to Find Data. ...

Susceptible to Physical and Environmental Damage. ...

Difficult to Recover Specific/Individual Files.

Answer 3

High Initial Investment – Costly Equipment Required. A magnetic tape storage system generally requires purchasing costly, special equipment. ...

Slow to Find Data. ...

Susceptible to Physical and Environmental Damage. ...

Difficult to Recover Specific/Individual Files.