What is ‘Defragmentation’?
AReorganizing files to improve drive performance
BInstalling new software
CUpdating the OS
DDeleting files
Explanation
• Fragmentation occurs when files are stored in non-contiguous blocks on a hard disk.
• Defragmentation collects these blocks together, speeding up file reading.
• Only relevant for mechanical HDDs, not SSDs.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Competitive Exams
- Subtopic: FPSC/PPSC/NTS Past Papers
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