Which statement best distinguishes Compact Disc Recordable (CD-R) from Compact Disc Rewritable (CD-RW) media?

### Why this is right The key distinction is rewritability: Compact Disc Recordable media are generally recorded once, while Compact Disc Rewritable media can be erased and written again. ### The concept Both are optical storage media, but their recording properties differ. The R in CD-R refers to recordable media, while RW indicates rewritable media. They are not different types of display, printer, hard disk, or memory module. ### The other options - **B. CD-R is a monitor type, while CD-RW is a printer type.**: Both terms refer to optical storage media, not output devices. - **C. CD-R stores no data, while CD-RW stores only video.**: Both can store data; the stated distinction is not their exclusive content type. - **D. CD-R is a hard disk drive, while CD-RW is a memory module.**: Both are disc media, not a hard disk drive or memory module. ### Terms - **Optical storage**: Data storage read or written using light-based technology. - **Rewritable**: Able to be erased and recorded again. ### Remember For CD-R versus CD-RW, focus on whether the disc can be rewritten.