Computer media abbreviations: In computing, the abbreviation 'CD' usually stands for what? Identify the standard optical storage term. Choose the correct expansion.

Q: Computer media abbreviations: In computing, the abbreviation 'CD' usually stands for what? Identify the standard optical storage term. Choose the correct expansion.

Concept CD stands for Compact Disc, an optical storage medium used for audio (CD-DA) and data (CD-ROM) formats. Final Answer Compact Disc

Difficulty: Easy

Compact Disc
Control Data
Core Dump
Command Descriptor

Correct Answer: Compact Disc

Explanation:

Concept
CD stands for Compact Disc, an optical storage medium used for audio (CD-DA) and data (CD-ROM) formats.

Final Answer
Compact Disc

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