Multiple choice

CD-ROM is a kind of

  1. optical disk

  2. magneto-optical disk

  3. magnetic disk

  4. None of these
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Explanation

CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) uses optical technology - a laser reads microscopic pits on the disc surface. This distinguishes it from magnetic disks (like floppy/hard disks) that use magnetic patterns. Magneto-optical disks combine both technologies. CD-ROM is the classic example of optical storage technology.

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