Floppy Disks (Obsolete Tech) trivia
Floppy Disks (Obsolete Tech) Mini Quiz
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Question 1
Which part of a 3.5-inch floppy disk gave the format its name?
The 3.5-inch shell was rigid, while the thin magnetic medium inside could flex.
Question 2
How does a floppy disk record computer data?
A floppy disk's coated surface stores bits as different magnetic orientations that the drive's head can read.
Question 3
Why does a floppy-disk icon commonly represent Save in software?
The icon preserves the shape of a 3.5-inch floppy disk, once a common way to save files.
Question 4
What does sliding open a 3.5-inch floppy disk's corner tab make the drive do?
The exposed tab signals the drive to allow reading but reject attempts to change the disk's data.