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COM 101 COM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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One major disadvantage of the CD-ROM and WORM (Write once/read many) is that
Options
A Information is not easily erasable or written over
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B Information is not permanently stored on them
C Information is abridged when re-accessed
D Information is not easily accessible
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

CD-ROMs are read-only, and WORM media can be written once but not erased or rewritten. This is their defining characteristic and primary disadvantage for reusable storage.

Hint

The name 'Write Once, Read Many' implies the limitation.

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