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Discussion Forum : Computer Fundamentals - Section 8 (Q.No. 11)
11.
An advantage of blocking a tape is that
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Jeftha Dkhar Dann said:
5 days ago
Blocking means grouping several logical records together into one physical block on tape.
This reduces the amount of wasted space between inter-record gaps.
As a result:
Less tape is needed to store the same amount of data (advantage).
It also reduces I/O operations and increases efficiency.
So, the key advantage is: less tape is used to store the same amount of data.
This reduces the amount of wasted space between inter-record gaps.
As a result:
Less tape is needed to store the same amount of data (advantage).
It also reduces I/O operations and increases efficiency.
So, the key advantage is: less tape is used to store the same amount of data.
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