In the Dynamic Partitioning technique of memory management, the placement algorithm that scans memory from the location of the last placement and chooses the next available block that is large enough to satisfy the request is called __________ .
A) last-fit
B) best-fit
C) next-fit
D) first-fit

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The next-fit placement algorithm scans memory from the last placement location and chooses the next available block that is large enough to satisfy the request. This algorithm has the advantage of reducing external fragmentation as it utilizes small portions of memory that are left behind after allocation. Moreover, the algorithm is simple to implement and doesn't require a lot of processing power as it only scans memory in a forward direction. Therefore, the best choice for the given scenario is option C) next-fit.

In the Dynamic Partitioning Technique of Memory Management, the Placement