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Data stored on disks is easier and faster to locate than data on magnetic tapes because ________.

Data stored on disks is easier and faster to locate than data on magnetic tapes because ________.
A) the data on disks is stored in binary form
B) disks have larger and more efficient storage capacities as there are more than three levels of cache
C) disks have both mechanical and electronic parts
D) magnetic tapes store data in tiny magnetic spots with smaller wavelengths
E) computers do not have to scan an entire tape to find a specific data file when using disks

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Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World

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