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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A standard 120 mm, CD-ROM can actually hold ____ of data.
A
700 MB
B
500 MB
C
4, 7 GB
D
25, 0 GB
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A standard 120 mm, 700 MB CD-ROM can actually hold about 703 MB of data with error correction (or 847 MB total). In comparison, a single-layer DVD-ROM can hold 4.7 GB (4.7 × 109 bytes) of error-protected data, more than 6 CD-ROMs.

Detailed explanation-2: -A standard compact disc measures 4.7 inches, or 120 millimeters (mm), across, is 1.2 mm thick, weighs between 15 grams and 20 grams, and has a capacity of 80 minutes of audio, or 650 megabytes (MB) to 700 MB of data.

Detailed explanation-3: -CD-recordable media that can hold approximately 700 MB of data (80 minutes). DVD.

Detailed explanation-4: -Standard CDs are available in two sizes. By far the most common is 120 mm in diameter, with a 74 or 80-minute audio capacity and a 650 or 700 MB data capacity. 80 mm discs (” Mini CDs") were originally designed for CD singles and can hold up to 21 minutes of music or 184 MB of data.

Detailed explanation-5: -The data Capacity of a standard size CD ROM is 650-700 MB. CD ROM-It is a compact disc used as a read-only optical memory device for a computer system.

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