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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are types of optical…

Which TWO of the following are types of optical disc storage? (Select exactly two.)

⚠ Common exam trap

Many exam-takers confuse storage categories, mistakenly classifying SSDs or flash drives as 'optical' because they are removable or used for similar purposes, but the exam strictly tests the physical media type (laser-read vs. magnetic or solid-state).

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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DVD

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a type of optical disc storage that uses a laser to read and write data on a reflective plastic disc. It is a standard optical media format, distinct from magnetic or solid-state storage technologies.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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    DVD

    Why this is correct

    Digital Versatile Disc is an optical storage medium.

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    SSD

    Why it's wrong here

    Solid-State Drive uses flash memory, not optics.

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    HDD

    Why it's wrong here

    Hard Disk Drive uses magnetic platters.

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    Flash drive

    Why it's wrong here

    Flash drives use solid-state memory, not optical.

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    CD

    Why this is correct

    Compact Disc is an optical storage medium.

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