Question

Magnetic recording is the process of __________

(a) Storing data symmetrically

(b) Storing data sequentially

(c) Storing data magnetically

(d) Both storing data symmetrically and

This question was addressed to me in an internship interview.

This interesting question is from Introduction of Memory Devices in section Memory Devices of Digital Circuits

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Storing data magnetically

Explanation: Based on material used for construction, memory devices are classifieds into two categories, viz., Magnetic and Semiconductor memory. Magnetic recording is the process of storing data magnetically. Hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic tape are examples of the magnetic recording process.