Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 1 - Data Storage - Chapter Review Problems - Page 86: 13

Answer

Using DVDs is possible but inefficient; using a Blu-ray Disc (BD) is more practical, faster, and reliable for this size of data.

Work Step by Step

Yes it would be reasonable to use a DVDs for this backup as the size is around 10 GB . It can easily serve us the purpose but data transfer rate would be a little slow. Apart from it the blue-ray would be am better option. The DVD option: A single-layer DVD holds about 4.7 GB. A dual-layer DVD holds about 8.5 GB. To back up 10 GB you’d need 3 single-layer DVDs (since 2 × 4.7 = 9.4 GB < 10 GB) or 2 dual-layer DVDs (since 2 × 8.5 = 17 GB > 10 GB). Conclusion for DVDs: It’s possible but not convenient — you’d need multiple discs and more time to burn and manage them. DVDs are better for smaller backups. The BD (Blue-ray) option: A single-layer Blu-ray Disc holds 25 GB, a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds 50 GB. Conclusion for BDs: Using Blu-ray is much more reasonable and efficient. A single 25 GB Blu-ray Disc easily stores the 10 GB backup, offering faster writing speed, higher reliability, and less physical media to handle. Therefire, using DVDs for a 10 GB backup is possible but inefficient; using a Blu-ray Disc (BD) is more practical, faster, and reliable for this size of data.
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