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CD-R, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW Characteristics

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What is a common use of CD-R and DVD-R in terms of recording content?

Home recordings of music and films

What is a major limitation of using CD-R and DVD-R?

Can only be recorded once

What is an advantage of CD-R and DVD-R compared to CD-RW and DVD-RW?

Cheaper medium

What is a common use of CD-RW and DVD-RW in terms of recording television programmes?

Recording television programmes that can be recorded over Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of CD-RW and DVD-RW compared to CD-R and DVD-R?

Can be written over many times Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using CD-RW and DVD-RW?

Possible to accidentally overwrite data Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of CD-RW and DVD-RW in terms of file management?

Can use different file formats each time it is used Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of CD-R and DVD-R that makes them a cost-effective option compared to RW disks?

They are cheaper Signup and view all the answers

How do CD-R and DVD-R behave after they have been finalized?

Like a ROM Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of CD-R and DVD-R that makes them less versatile than RW disks?

They can only be recorded once Signup and view all the answers

In what type of systems are CD-RW and DVD-RW often used?

CCTV systems Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of CD-RW and DVD-RW in terms of compatibility with different file formats?

They can use different file formats each time they are used Signup and view all the answers

Why are CD-RW and DVD-RW considered a more environmentally friendly option than CD-R and DVD-R?

Because they are not wasteful Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with using CD-RW and DVD-RW for data storage?

Accidentally overwriting data Signup and view all the answers

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CD-R and DVD-R

Used for home recordings of music and films
Store data to be kept for later use or transferred to another computer
Cheaper medium than RW disks
Behave like a ROM once burned and finalized
Can only be recorded once; if an error occurs, the disk must be thrown away
Not all CD/DVD players can read CD-R/DVD-R

CD-RW and DVD-RW

Used for recording TV programs, CCTV systems, and backup devices for files and data
Can be written over many times
Can use different file formats each time
Not as wasteful as R format, allowing files/data to be added later
Can be relatively expensive media
Risk of accidentally overwriting data

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Learn about the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of CD-R, DVD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-RW. Understand the differences between these formats and when to use each.