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What is the reason Blu-ray discs can store up to five times more data than normal DVDs?
What is the reason Blu-ray discs can store up to five times more data than normal DVDs?
- They use a sandwich of two 0.6 mm thick disks (correct)
- They come with a secure encryption system
- They have a slower data transfer rate
- They use a thicker polycarbonate disk
How does the data transfer rate of a Blu-ray disc compare to that of a DVD?
How does the data transfer rate of a Blu-ray disc compare to that of a DVD?
- DVD and Blu-ray have the same data transfer rate
- Blu-ray has a faster data transfer rate (correct)
- Data transfer rate is not mentioned in the text
- Blu-ray has a slower data transfer rate
Why do Blu-ray discs automatically come with a secure encryption system?
Why do Blu-ray discs automatically come with a secure encryption system?
- To prevent piracy and copyright infringement (correct)
- To make the disc thicker
- To increase the data transfer rate
- To reduce the storage capacity of the disc
How many hours of high definition movies can be stored on a dual-layer Blu-ray disc?
How many hours of high definition movies can be stored on a dual-layer Blu-ray disc?
What is the storage capacity of a single-layer Blu-ray disc?
What is the storage capacity of a single-layer Blu-ray disc?
How does the thickness of single-layer Blu-ray discs compare to that of normal DVDs?
How does the thickness of single-layer Blu-ray discs compare to that of normal DVDs?
What type of head in the optical drive moves to the start of the track when the disk spins?
What type of head in the optical drive moves to the start of the track when the disk spins?
How are CDs/DVDs different from HDDs in terms of data access?
How are CDs/DVDs different from HDDs in terms of data access?
What is the depth of the pits where data is stored on a CD/DVD compared to the wavelength of the laser light used?
What is the depth of the pits where data is stored on a CD/DVD compared to the wavelength of the laser light used?
Why is a red laser used to read and write data on a CD/DVD?
Why is a red laser used to read and write data on a CD/DVD?
What happens to the wavelength of reflected laser light compared to the original laser light when reading CD/DVD discs?
What happens to the wavelength of reflected laser light compared to the original laser light when reading CD/DVD discs?
What is a major disadvantage of CD-R and DVD-R?
What is a major disadvantage of CD-R and DVD-R?
In what aspect are CD-RW and DVD-RW less wasteful than CD-R/DVD-R?
In what aspect are CD-RW and DVD-RW less wasteful than CD-R/DVD-R?
What is a common use of CD-RW and DVD-RW?
What is a common use of CD-RW and DVD-RW?
Why are CD-ROM and DVD-ROM classified as read-only memory?
Why are CD-ROM and DVD-ROM classified as read-only memory?
What is a disadvantage of CD-RW and DVD-RW in terms of data security?
What is a disadvantage of CD-RW and DVD-RW in terms of data security?
How do CD-RW and DVD-RW differ from CD-R and DVD-R in terms of reuse?
How do CD-RW and DVD-RW differ from CD-R and DVD-R in terms of reuse?
What is a unique feature of Blu-ray discs that distinguishes them from DVDs?
What is a unique feature of Blu-ray discs that distinguishes them from DVDs?
Which optical media technology has the smallest track pitch among CD, DVD, and Blu-ray?
Which optical media technology has the smallest track pitch among CD, DVD, and Blu-ray?
What is a major advantage of using Blu-ray discs for data storage?
What is a major advantage of using Blu-ray discs for data storage?
Why might the introduction of HD DVD players reduce the advantages of using Blu-ray discs?
Why might the introduction of HD DVD players reduce the advantages of using Blu-ray discs?
Which device can use Blu-ray technology for backing up hard drives?
Which device can use Blu-ray technology for backing up hard drives?
What is a disadvantage associated with using Blu-ray discs for storing video content?
What is a disadvantage associated with using Blu-ray discs for storing video content?
What is the advantage of magnetic tape over hard disk drives (HDDs)?
What is the advantage of magnetic tape over hard disk drives (HDDs)?
What is the main disadvantage of magnetic tape storage?
What is the main disadvantage of magnetic tape storage?
How do hard disk drives (HDDs) differ from magnetic tape drives in terms of data access?
How do hard disk drives (HDDs) differ from magnetic tape drives in terms of data access?
What is the main advantage of portable hard disk drives over fixed hard disk drives?
What is the main advantage of portable hard disk drives over fixed hard disk drives?
Which statement about optical media is true?
Which statement about optical media is true?
Why are magnetic tapes still used in large industrial or university computers?
Why are magnetic tapes still used in large industrial or university computers?
What feature of hard disk drives allows them to have faster data access times compared to magnetic tape drives?
What feature of hard disk drives allows them to have faster data access times compared to magnetic tape drives?
Which device uses concentric circular tracks and sectors for storing data?
Which device uses concentric circular tracks and sectors for storing data?
Why are magnetic tapes considered ideal for long-term archiving of data?
Why are magnetic tapes considered ideal for long-term archiving of data?
Which statement accurately describes the file allocation table (FAT) in hard disk drives?
Which statement accurately describes the file allocation table (FAT) in hard disk drives?
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Blu-ray storage capacity
Blu-ray storage capacity
Blu-ray discs can store significantly more data than DVDs, roughly five times more.
Blu-ray data transfer rate
Blu-ray data transfer rate
Blu-ray discs have a faster data transfer rate than DVDs.
Blu-ray encryption
Blu-ray encryption
Blu-ray discs have built-in encryption to prevent unauthorized copying.
Blu-ray movie storage
Blu-ray movie storage
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Single-layer Blu-ray capacity
Single-layer Blu-ray capacity
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Blu-ray disc thickness
Blu-ray disc thickness
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Optical drive head
Optical drive head
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CD/DVD data storage
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CD/DVD pit depth
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CD/DVD laser wavelength
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Reflected laser wavelength
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CD-R/DVD-R disadvantage
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CD-RW/DVD-RW advantage
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CD-RW/DVD-RW use
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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
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CD-RW/DVD-RW disadvantage
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CD-RW/DVD-RW vs CD-R/DVD-R
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Blu-ray unique feature
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Smallest optical track pitch
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Blu-ray advantage
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HD DVD impact
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Blu-ray data backup
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Blu-ray video storage disadvantage
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