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Where can CD-R's be used?

CD-R's used in systems. Its use to read the data in cd's.


What type of mechanism or device is used to read the data from a CD?

A CD-ROM drive.


Is a CD-rom used to store data?

CD-rom stands for Compact Disc Read Only Memory. This type of CD is used to store data, and cannot be changed once it has been written to.


How does a DVD work?

Data on a CD is written is form of small dots. A laser is used in CD drive to read data from CD. The light reflected because of the dots on the CD is translated to 1's and 0's.


How does a CD-rom reads data from CD?

It uses a beam of light to "look" at the data. It starts the read on the inside of the CD.


What are the functions of a CD ROM drive?

They are disc drives which read Compact Discs (CDs). They are versatile and transportable and can be used to perform various tasks such as reading data from the computer and listening to audio.


What is stored in Read-Only Memory?

Data that cannot be changed except at the source. Read only memory contains data that can only be "read" by the processor, or viewed in some way by the end user. When you use a R-CD to store data, for example, you cannot change it while it is on the R-CD. You can change the original source data and copy it onto the R-CD again. Read-Write CD's, on the other hand, allow data to be manipulated directly on the RW-CD.


What type of laser is used in a CD drive?

A CD drive uses an infrared laser to read the data. An ultraviolet ray is used in Blu-Ray players, which gives them a much higher storage capacity.


What are some similarties between floppy disks and compact disks?

They both hold data They are both disc shaped A drive is used to read or write to them The primary difference is the way they hold data. The data on a floppy disc is carried and read magnetically. The data on a CD is recorded and read optically with a laser.


What is a reliable data storage drive?

Commonly CD Read Write are used for reliable data storage as these devices offer a lot of capacity and reliability. One has to be careful with CD to ensure that these devices are protected from scratches, sunlight and dust.


What is a compactdisk-read only memory?

In CD-Read-only or CD-ROM information and data can only viewed. You can not write anything on it or copy any information from it. These CDs are used to sell genuine copies of music, games and software.


What does CD-R and CD-ROM stand for?

A cd ROM is a compact disc read-only memory and is a CD that can be read by a computer with an optical drive. ROM means the data on the cd is read-only or cannot altered or erased. They have a larger capacity, and can hold up to 700 MB. And can store many types of data. A cd r is used for writing music or data files to once CD-Rs work on machines that are marked as digital audio recordable machines, in computer drives marked as compact disc recordable, and in CD and DVD players that are compatible with CD-Rs.