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SG0-001 · Question #222

Which of the following describes a file being written into non-continuous blocks within a file system?

The correct answer is B. Fragmentation. Fragmentation describes the condition where parts of a single file are physically scattered across different, non-continuous locations on a storage device.

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Question

Which of the following describes a file being written into non-continuous blocks within a file system?

Options

  • APartition misalignment
  • BFragmentation
  • CIncompatible RAID level used
  • DWrong block size

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    89% (40)
  • C
    7% (3)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

Fragmentation describes the condition where parts of a single file are physically scattered across different, non-continuous locations on a storage device.

APartition misalignment

Partition misalignment refers to the starting point of a partition not aligning with the physical block boundaries of the underlying storage, which can affect performance but is not about files being in non-continuous blocks.

BFragmentationCorrect

Fragmentation describes the condition where parts of a single file are physically scattered across different, non-continuous locations on a storage device. This happens over time as files are created, modified, and deleted, causing the operating system to fit new data into the available gaps, leading to slower read/write performance.

CIncompatible RAID level used

An incompatible RAID level would relate to the array's configuration not matching the controller's capabilities or the desired performance/redundancy, not how files are physically stored within the file system itself.

DWrong block size

A wrong block size refers to an incorrect configuration of the file system's allocation unit size, which can impact storage efficiency but does not directly describe files being written into non-continuous blocks.

Concept tested: File system fragmentation

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/defragment-your-windows-10-pc-047f0e01-d779-7157-5503-4f107f05886d

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