An employee is attempting to wipe out data stored on a couple of compact discs (CDs) and digital video discs (DVDs) by using a large magnet. You inform him that this method will not be effective in wiping out the data because CDs and DVDs are ______________ media used to store large amounts of data and are not affected by the magnet.

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CDs and DVDs are optical media, which store data using laser technology rather than magnetic fields, so a magnet will not affect them.

An Employee Is Attempting to Wipe Out Data Stored on a Couple