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optical disk storage are read only so they cannot get infected. But if you burn files which are infected by viruses then the optical disks can spread the virus

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Is disk drive an example of optical storage?

no,harddisk is not an optical storage


What is an optical storage medium such as a CD or DVD?

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What is a type of optical storage media that consists of a flat round portable disk made of meta plastic and lacquer?

Optical disk


Is s optical disk a permanent storage media?

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Which of the following is not a permanent storage medium Hard disk Optical disk DVD or RAM?

DVD and RAM are not permanent storage devices.


Is a CD-ROM an optical or solid state or magnetic?

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Are magnetic disk and optical disk secondary storage devices?

Yes both are secondary storage devices. Primary storage devices include RAM & ROM. Secondary storage devices include magnetic disks like hard disks and cds(optical disks)


Which method of storage uses laser to record?

It is a compact disk. Or it could be anything under optical disk drive.


What advantage does optical disk storage have over magnetic disk storage?

Optical disk storage offers several advantages over magnetic disk storage, including greater durability and resistance to environmental factors such as dust and magnetic fields. Additionally, optical disks typically have a longer shelf life, making them suitable for archival purposes. They also tend to consume less power during operation and are often lighter and more portable than magnetic disks. However, optical disks generally have slower read/write speeds compared to magnetic disks.


What types of optical disk drives use what type of storage media?

DVDs or CDs


Where does disk storage devices used in?

Disk storage devices are most commonly used in personal computers as a means to enhance memory. The most common are hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and even zip drives.


What are the limitations of optical disk?

(a)- it is a read-only storage medium. Data once recorded, cannot be erased, and hence the optical disk cannot be reused. (b)- thd data access speed for optical disk is slower than magnetic disks; (c)- optical disk require a more complicated drive mechanism that magnetic disk.