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The name itself says,the information can only be read! not deleted, altered or even overwritten.
This means that once a bit pattern is stored ,it is permanent.
It is possible but not easy.
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If a dvd-rom and a cd-rom are the same size how is it possible for a dvd-rom to hold so much more data than a cd-rom?
The DVD has a greater density. The laser can read finer grooves.
If you have a cdrom you can use both cdrom and dvdrom?
Nope... the data on a DVD-ROM is packed much tighter. A CD-ROM cannot read DVD's but a DVD-ROM can read CD's
What is like a CD-ROM but stores more data?
A DVD-ROM stores more information than a CD-ROM.
Describe the difference between DVD-r and DVD-rom?
DVD-r is basically an untouched disc..... completely empty or not completely filled but has permission for writing data into it..... DVD-ROM is a finalized disc. No data can be written to it. It can only be read not written to.
What type of memory keeps its data when the power is turned off and may not be altered?
ROM
What is a DVD drive?
A DVD drive is an input device. A DVD or DVD-ROM disc can be read by the DVD drive. A DVD or DVD-ROM is a disc capable of storing large amounts of data on one disc the size of a standard Compact Disc.
How much data can a DVD-rom dl hold?
Between 650 - 900MB
What drive uses laser beams to read data?
A CD ROM or DVD drive
Is DVD an optical storage device yes or no?
A DVD is the media that data is written to. A DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD/RW etc is the optical storage device.
Can DVD rom write the DVD?
NO, DVD rom can only read DVD discs.
Could you use your CD rom as a DVD rom?
A CD ROM drive cannot read a DVD. So it is not possible to use a CD ROM as a DVD ROM. A DVD ROM drive can work with a CD though.
What can hold largest amount of data Blu-ray DVD DVD-rw ram CD-rom?
A Blu-ray disc holds the most data out of all of your options.
