Which of the following best describes Memory fragmentation?
- A. A user interface that allows users to interact with the operating system by issuing commands.
- B. A memory management technique that divides memory into variable-sized segments based on logical divisions of a program.
- C. A process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table because its exit status has not been read.
- D. The inefficient use of memory that occurs when free space is broken into small, scattered blocks. ✓
Correct answer
D. The inefficient use of memory that occurs when free space is broken into small, scattered blocks.
Explanation
Memory fragmentation refers to the inefficient use of memory that occurs when free space is broken into small, scattered blocks.