What is the typical capacity of a DVD-R disc? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the typical capacity of a DVD-R disc?
A. 700 MB
B. 8.5 GB
C. 4.7 GB
D. 25 GB
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
DVD-R (single-layer) holds 4.7 GB. Dual-layer DVD-R DL holds 8.5 GB.

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Which technology is used in Blu-ray discs to achieve higher capacity?
A. Ultraviolet laser
B. Red laser
C. Blue-violet laser
D. Infrared laser

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Blu-ray discs use a blue-violet laser with a shorter wavelength (405 nm) than the red laser used in DVDs (650 nm), allowing smaller pits and more data per area.

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What technology is used in pen drives (USB flash drives) to retain data without a power source?
A. Optical Storage
B. Flash Memory (EEPROM)
C. Magnetic Storage
D. Static RAM

Correct Answer: Option B


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What is the primary risk associated with traditional hard disk drives that does not exist in solid state drives?
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C. Data corruption via solar flares
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Correct Answer: Option B


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