A disk with many program and data files scattered on it is said to be ____.
A) partitioned
B) segmented
C) clustered
D) fragmented

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fragmented disk means that the files are scattered in pieces all over the disk, making it slower to access them. The other options refer to organizing the disk in different ways. Partitioning refers to dividing the disk into separate sections, segmented refers to dividing the disk into pieces for different applications, and clustering refers to grouping files that are frequently accessed together.

A Disk with Many Program and Data Files Scattered on It