Section 17.7
Review Questions
CD-ROMS
  1. What does the name CD-ROM stand for?
  1. How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
  1. Is data stored on a CD-ROM in tracks as on a magnetic disk drive?
  1. How are CD-ROMs protected against damage, since they can't be rewritten or fixed?
  1. Which kind of scratch is most likely to cause data to be lost? Circle one: 
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  1. Since some CD-ROMs can have their contents changed, they can be used almost like magnetic disks to implement non-volatile memory. Why are magnetic disks likely to remain the the primary storage technology?
  1. What are some other magnetic disks that are challenging the traditional 3.25 inch floppy?
  1. How much can a ZIP disk hold?