Question

Which of the following is not a storage device?
(a) CD ROM
(b) DVD
(c) Plotter
(d) Flash drive

Answer 1

A plotter is not a storage device.

Answer - (Option C)

Explanation:

• A 'plotter' is an external hardware device like a printer used with a computer to 'print vector graphics'.
• Plotter utilizes automated writing pen, pencil or marker to draw continuous point-to-point lines from graphic file or command.
• A CD-ROM, DVD and flash drive are all storage devices.
• A CD-ROM stands for compact disc – read-only memory and the data on the CD-ROM can only be read and cannot be erased or altered.
• The DVD or digital versatile disc with playback facility is an optical storage media for storing large data.
• A 'flash drive' is a storage device with flash memory that is integrated with USB interface.

Answer 2

(c) Plotter is not a storage device.

• Plotter is printing device used for printing of vector graphics.
• Storage device is the device that stores information.
• CD ROM stands for compact disk read only memory. The disk can be read through optical means.
• DVD stands for Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. It can store multimedia files, softwares and other computer files.
• Flash drive is the another portable storage device. It can connect to the USB port of computer.