220-801 · Question #1139
A user reports a long delay when attempting to open a large, often used database file on the local drive. Which of the following tools would MOST likely be used to resolve this issue?
The correct answer is A. defrag. Disk defragmentation (defrag) reorganizes fragmented files on a traditional HDD so that file data is stored in contiguous sectors. Over time, large files like databases become fragmented across the disk, causing the read head to seek multiple locations - resulting in slow open…
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A user reports a long delay when attempting to open a large, often used database file on the local drive. Which of the following tools would MOST likely be used to resolve this issue?
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- Adefrag
- Bsystem restore
- Csfc
- Ddiskpart
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(29 responses)- A93% (27)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
Explanation
Disk defragmentation (defrag) reorganizes fragmented files on a traditional HDD so that file data is stored in contiguous sectors. Over time, large files like databases become fragmented across the disk, causing the read head to seek multiple locations - resulting in slow open times. Running defrag consolidates these fragments, reducing seek time and improving read performance. System Restore rolls back system settings, sfc (System File Checker) repairs corrupted Windows system files, and diskpart manages disk partitions - none of these address fragmentation-related slowness.
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