Banking Computers Science Sample Paper Computer - Sample Paper - 15

  • question_answer
    ______ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.

    A) Tracking                       

    B) Formatting

    C) Crashing                       

    D) Allotting

    E) Dicing

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Formatting is the process of organizing the disk surface in to areas called tracks and sectors. The formatting process sets up a method of assigning addresses to these different, areas. It also sets up an area for keeping the list of addresses without formatting, there would be no way to know what data went with what. By dividing the tracks into sectors, data can be packed uniformly throughout the disk surface and hence it is used more efficiently.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner