____ occurs when memory partitions allocated to a single process or purpose are scattered throughout physical memory.
A) Swapping
B) Orphaning
C) Fragmentation
D) Garbage collection

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Fragmentation occurs when memory partitions allocated to a single process or purpose are scattered throughout physical memory, leading to inefficient use of memory and potentially slowing down the system. Swapping refers to the process of moving data between memory and disk storage, while orphaning and garbage collection are unrelated to memory fragmentation.

____ Occurs When Memory Partitions Allocated to a Single Process