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What is smallest addressable unit of storage on a disk?

It is called a block (or sector). The size of the block varies depending upon the size of the disk, advanced preferences (the size of files normally being used on that disk), and the filesystem being used. They normally run from 512Bytes to 64KiB. As disk capacity continues to grow, look for even larger block sizes to come :-)


What is the Smallest storage device?

Zip disk


What are the chunks called into which the available storage space on a disk drive is broken?

COOKIES!


The most important advantage of disk storage over tape storage?

disk storage-> direct data access storage tape storage -> serial data access storage


What is the magnetised circle on a floppy disk called?

It is called the magnetic storage medium or magnetic disk.


Does floppy disk have the least storage capability to computers?

If your asking about them being the smallest capacity of any type of storage median for computers, then yes and no. They really are the smallest "Modern" storage medium for computers. But during the 1980's systems like the Commodore PET and 64 used cassette tapes to store data. Those held about 32KB.


What are hard disk drive?

Hard disk drive is a storage device.its is a non-volatile storage device


What is disk failure?

Disk failure is about the malfunctioning of the disk storage device that is caused by booting the computer from the files. The disk storage device will no longer perform well and it is needed to be troubleshoot.


Is a hard disk a storage?

no


Is disk drive is storage or input or output device?

Disk drive storage can be both an input and an output device.


High-density floppy disk has a storage capacity of?

The floppy disk which is commonly referred to as a high density floppy disk is a 3.5 inch disk. It has a storage capacity of 1.44 MB.


The actual storage device that acts as a filing cabinet in a computer is called what?

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)