COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

You need to prepare a brand-new replacement hard drive for storage. What is the first step needed to get it ready?

A	Format the drive
B	Install an OS
C	Install a file system
D	Create a partition

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Before the installation of the new operating system on the drive, you have to format the partitions. It will create the unallocated space required for installation. In this space created, you have to create a new partition to support the process of installation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disk formatting is the process of preparing a data storage device such as a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, floppy disk, memory card or USB flash drive for initial use.

Detailed explanation-3: -The boot sector is also referred to as the Master Boot Record (MBR). The MBR contains a partition table, which stores information on which primary partitions have be created on the hard disk so that it can then use this information to start the machine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert Answer. B)Defragment and optimize Drives: This utility program is available in windows that facilitate faster computer performance by arranging the data according to algorithms that facilitate faster file access. Hence it is the correct answer.

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