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    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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