alleryStart learning →Rewriting does not physically wear magnetic storage. What mostly limits a hard disk's lifespan?
ACount of rewrite cycles
BIts laser diode unit
CThe monitor display
DIts mechanical parts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Its mechanical parts
Changing magnetic fields causes no wear, so the life of a magnetic disk depends on its moving mechanical parts.
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