What is the name for the process of reorganizing fragmented data on a storage disk so files are stored in contiguous blocks?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Memory & Storage question asks: What is the name for the process of reorganizing fragmented data on a storage disk so files are stored in contiguous blocks? The correct choice is C. Disk defragmentation. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Thrashing
Why not A: “Thrashing” does not fit this question. The answer is Disk defragmentation.
- B. Tertiary storage
Why not B: “Tertiary storage” does not fit this question. The answer is Disk defragmentation.
- C. Disk defragmentation ✓
- D. EEPROM
Why not D: “EEPROM” does not fit this question. The answer is Disk defragmentation.
Correct answer
C. Disk defragmentation
Explanation
Disk defragmentation is the value that answers “What is the name for the process of reorganizing fragmented data on a storage disk so files are stored in contiguous blocks” (option C). Option A (Thrashing) does not fit this question. Option B (Tertiary storage) does not fit this question. Option D (EEPROM) does not fit this question. For this Memory & Storage question, the accepted answer is Disk defragmentation.
Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, memory, storage, computer hardware
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