Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - DVD

What does DVD stand for?

• Data Video Disc

• Digital Versatile Disc

• Dynamic Versatile Data

• Digital Video Disc

When was the DVD-Video format standardized?

• 1990

• 2000

• 1995

• 2010

What is the storage capacity of a standard video DVD?

• 4.7 GB

• 8.5 GB

• 6.0 GB

• 2.5 GB

Which writable DVD format caused confusion and incompatibility issues in the early 2000s?

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How much data can a dual-layer DVD store?

• 8.5 GB

• 6.0 GB

• 4.7 GB

• 9.4 GB

What is a benefit of DVDs over VHS tapes?

• Lower cost

• Faster rewind

• Smaller size

• Higher quality video

Which companies were part of the consortium that standardized the DVD-Video format?

• Apple, Microsoft, Google

• Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba

• IBM, Intel, Dell

• Samsung, LG, HTC

What type of data can be stored on DVDs besides video?

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What is the capacity of a dual-layer, dual-sided DVD?

• 20.0 GB

• 8.5 GB

• 9.4 GB

• 17.1 GB

Which DVD format is not supported by most standalone DVD players?

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