Which component of a hard disk contains the actual data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which component of a hard disk contains the actual data?
A. Actuator
B. Spindle
C. Platter
D. Read/write head
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Data is stored on the platters, which are circular disks coated with magnetic material. The read/write head reads and writes data to the platters.

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Which of the following is a type of memory that uses a rotating disk?
A. Flash memory
B. SSD
C. RAM
D. Hard disk

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Which of the following is a type of optical disc that is not rewritable?
A. DVD-R
B. BD-R
C. DVD-RW
D. CD-RW

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
DVD-R is write-once (recordable), not rewritable. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and BD-R are rewritable (or recordable once in case of BD-R? Actually BD-R is write-once, BD-RE is rewritable. But among options, DVD-R is write-once. So D is correct.

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What is the role of a memory controller in a GPU?
A. To render 3D images
B. To process graphics commands
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D. To handle display output

Correct Answer: Option C


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