CD-ROM Definition

CD-ROM with the acronym standing for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory refers to a variation of an optical disc storage within a computer storing substantial amounts of data in the likes of audio files, graphics, video formats, and text. At its core CD-ROMs are useful when it comes to storing large files such as games, applications, and more.

Recognizing the binary code which are ones and zeros this type of disk reflects lights containing digital information within itself. In general CD-ROMs have lasting longevity in case of storing it properly as compared to its counterparts like floppy disks and have a notable advantage of the disk’s sheer capacity.