CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Optical Media

The video tutorial covers the history and types of optical media, including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. It explains the evolution of these media from music and movie playback to data storage, highlighting the different formats and capacities. The tutorial also discusses the configuration of optical media devices using SATA connections, emphasizing the ease of setup in modern systems.

What was the original purpose of CDs when they were first introduced?

• To play music

• To store high-definition movies

• To display images

• To store computer data

What does DVD stand for?

• Digital Versatile Disc

• Dynamic Video Disc

• Digital Video Disc

• Data Video Disc

Which of the following was a challenge with DVDs during their early years?

• Limited storage capacity

• Incompatibility between different standards

• High production costs

• Lack of writable options

What is the primary use of Blu-ray discs?

• Storing low-resolution videos

• Displaying images

• Storing music

• Playing high-definition movies

What is the maximum storage capacity of a single-layer Blu-ray disc?

• 50 GB

• 8.5 GB

• 4.7 GB

• 25 GB

What is the purpose of the small hole on an optical media drive?

• To improve sound quality

• To connect to a power source

• To manually eject a disc

• To increase reading speed

Which type of connection is used for modern optical media devices?

• HDMI

• SATA

• Ethernet

• USB