FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which software utility moves parts of files around so that all parts of a file are stored together?
A
Full backup and incremental backup
B
Compression software
C
Encryption software
D
Disk defragmentation software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The process of defragmentation moves the data blocks on the hard drive around to bring all the parts of a file together. Defragmentation reduces file system fragmentation, increasing the efficiency of data retrieval and thereby improving the overall performance of the computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Microsoft Drive Optimizer (formerly Disk Defragmenter) is a utility in Microsoft Windows designed to increase data access speed by rearranging files stored on a disk to occupy contiguous storage locations, a technique called defragmentation.

Detailed explanation-3: -A disk defragmenter is an example of utility software that takes all the pieces of each file and stores them in one place making a block. Disk defragmenter is very important for Hard Disk Drives because it brings files together so that it becomes easy to access files when needed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility program that located and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused to disk space to optimise operations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer. Removable storage devices such as USB flash drives can also become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter in Windows rearranges fragmented data so your disks and drives can work more efficiently.

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