Question

Which of the following is another name fortape transport ____________.

• A. Core memory
• B. Card punch
• C. Tape drive unit
• D. Magnetic disk
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Tape drive unit

Tape drive unit is another name fortape transport.

A tape drive is a data storage device that reads and writes data on a magnetic tape. Magnetic tape data storage is typically used for offline, archival data storage. Tape media generally has a favorable unit cost and a long archival stability.

According to a handful of sources (ehow, Wikipedia, and Searchdatabackup.com), manufacturers claim that tape can last up to thirty years. This can make it a useful medium for archiving.