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CD-ROM
Data on an optical storage device is usually stored in a single spiral track that starts at the center of the
and spirals outward to the edge.
What is the main advantage of Blu-ray discs over DVDs?
Which of the following is an advantage of optical storage?
What does CD stand for?
DVD
What is the storage capacity of a typical single-layer DVD?
What is the storage capacity of a standard CD?
Which of the following statements about CDs is true?
What is a disadvantage of DVDs compared to streaming services?
Optical Storage Devices
Read-only
Sector
Compared to other types of storage devices, optical storage devices are generally considered to be relatively
-effective.
Which of the following is not an example of optical storage?
Blu-ray is a type of optical storage device that is capable of storing larger amounts of data than CDs and DVDs, with capacities of up to
GB.
Another advantage of optical storage devices is that they are
to use, requiring only a standard CD/DVD drive and compatible media.
Optical Disc Drive
Write-once
Access Time