alleryStart learning →Magnetic tape is used for which kinds of storage?
ACache and registers
BPrimary and cache
CTertiary and offline
DMain memory use
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Tertiary and offline
Tape is slow but cheap and removable, so it serves tertiary and offline needs.
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