Introduction to Database - Technical MCQs

Q1:

Prior to 1970, all data was stored in separate files, which were mostly stored on reels of magnetic tape.

A True

B False

ANS:A - True

Magnetic tapes are used for storage purpose in early days..A device that stores computer data on magnetic tape is a tape drive..tape drive uses motors to wind the tape from one reel to another, passing tape heads to read, write or erase as it moves.