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
no,harddisk is not an optical storage
An Optical Disk
Optical disk
yes
DVD and RAM are not permanent storage devices.
A compact disk (CD) is an optical storage device.
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)
It is a compact disk. Or it could be anything under optical disk drive.
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.
DVDs or CDs
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.
(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.