Question

___________ is the process of locating the non-contiguous fragments of data into which a computer file may be divided as it is stored on a hard disk, and rearranging the fragments and restoring them into fewer fragments or into the whole file.

A Disk Compression Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Disk Optimization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Duplexing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Defragmentation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Partitioning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Rearrangement of the files on a hard disk for faster data access. After the files are removed from a disk, the operating system tries to fill the vacant space with the new files.

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