A server administrator is attempting to restore a file from monthly backups. The administrator mentions to a coworker that the backup media has the longest seek time of any of the restore methods. From which of the following types of media is the administrator MOST likely restoring?
A) Tape drive
B) Solid-state drive
C) Removable drive
D) Hard drive

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Tape drives have the longest seek times compared to other storage media like SSDs, removable drives, and hard drives. They are sequential access devices, meaning data is read in order, which can result in longer retrieval times.

A Server Administrator Is Attempting to Restore a File from Monthly