The on-line storage symbol would be used to represent
A) a deck of cards.
B) a magnetic tape.
C) an optical disk.
D) a punched tape.

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The on-line storage symbol commonly represents an optical disk, which is a type of storage media that uses laser technology to read and write data. Option A, a deck of cards, is a physical item and not a storage media. Option B, magnetic tape, has a different symbol as it uses a magnetic strip to store data. Option D, punched tape, is an outdated technology that uses a strip of paper with punched holes and does not commonly have a symbol.

The On-Line Storage Symbol Would Be Used to Represent