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All digital data is represented as one's and zero's.
The actual physical representation of data on an optical disc - assuming you are talking about CD's - is called pits and lands.
This article from a 1990 Stereophile article explains much of the mechanics of a CD surface:
http://www.stereophile.com/reference/590jitter/
Aurelia Stracke
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Is a optical drive input or output?
An optical drive is an input and output device. It reads data from optical discs like CDs and DVDs (input) and writes data to these discs (output).
What are are thin circular discs made out of polycarbonate topped with layers of materials and coatings used to store data and protect the disc?
Optical Discs
Are thin circular discs made out of polycarbonate topped with layers of materials and coatings used to store data and protect the disc?
Optical Discs
How do discs record information?
CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs are called optical media for a reason. They use laser beams as a method of writing and reading data. When "burning" data onto an optical disc they engrave microscopic dashes and dots representing ones and zeroes.
How do data represent on an optical disc?
All digital data is represented as one's and zero's. The actual physical representation of data on an optical disc - assuming you are talking about CD's - is called pits and lands.
Is Smaller computers and devices cannot use optical storage discs?
False, They can use optical storage discs.
Are CD-R discs erasable optical discs that you can write on multiple times?
no
Are some optical discs double sided?
Yes
Are some optical discs are double-sided?
Yes
What is an optical hard drive?
A optical drive is essentially what you put CD's DVD's and install discs into.
Which forms of storage are referred to as optical media?
An optical storage medium such as a CD or DVD can store audio and video files, respectively. DVD's are also capable of storing images and other data.
What is a floppy drive on a computer?
A Floppy Drive is where you can insert Floppy Disk in order to read and write data to them. They are seldomed used anymore, as optical discs are more mainstream.
