Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - CD

What does CD stand for?

• Compact Disc

• Computer Data

• Circular Disc

• Compact Drive

What is the storage capacity of a standard CD?

• 1 GB

• 700 MB

• 500 MB

• 800 MB

When were CDs first introduced?

• 1970

• 2000

• 1990

• 1982

What is the audio encoding format used in all audio CDs?

• FLAC

• WAV

• PCM

• MP3

What was the CD adapted to store in the 1980s?

• Audio Data

• Computer Data

• Video Data

• Image Data

What do CD-R and CD-RW discs allow home computer users to do?

• Play movies

• Burn their own CDs

• Connect to the internet

• Print documents

What is the main difference between CD and vinyl records in terms of quality?

• Both have the same quality

• Vinyl records have better quality

• CDs have better quality

• Quality is subjective

Which optical disc formats use the same dimensions as CDs?

• DVD and Blu-Ray

• SD Cards

• Floppy Disks

• USB Drives

What allows optical drives designed for DVDs and Blu-Ray discs to read and play CDs?

• Larger pits and lands

• Smaller pits and lands

• Different dimensions

• No compatibility

What is the sampling rate for audio CDs?

• 22.1 kHz

• 44.1 kHz

• 88.2 kHz

• 96 kHz