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1. The ability of cloud systems to grow or shrink in response to changing demand, much like an elastic band.

2. A device that reads and writes data to optical storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray disks.

3. Disk inside a hard disk drive where data is magnetically stored.

4. Division of a track on a disk containing a fixed number of bytes.

5. A model that describes how cloud infrastructure is deployed, such as public, private, or hybrid.

6. A type of secondary memory storage device that uses magnetic disk storage to store large amounts of data long-term.

7. The process of backing up data to the cloud, providing a secure and cost-effective alternative to traditional backup methods.

8. A type of optical storage device that can be written to and erased multiple times.

9. Narrow concentric circle on the surface of a disk where data is magnetically stored.

10. Type of data redundancy where two copies of the same data are stored on separate magnetic disks.

11. A type of data storage device that uses light to read and write data to a disk or other storage medium.

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12. A flat area on an optical storage device that represents a 1 in binary code.

13. Rules that govern the exchange of data between networks, ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive information.

14. Interface standard for connecting storage devices such as hard disk drives and solid-state drives to a computer's motherboard.

15. A device that emits a beam of light that is used to read and write data on an optical storage device.

16. Electronic components made of interconnected semiconductor devices on a single chip.

17. A type of data storage in which data is stored on remote servers accessed through the internet.

18. A facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.

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