GATE 1996
October 11, 2023UGC NET CS 2010 Dec-Paper-2
October 11, 2023GATE 1998
| Question 44 |
Formatting for a floppy disk refers to
| arranging the data on the disk in contiguous fashion | |
| writing the directory | |
| erasing the system area | |
| writing identification information on all tracks and sectors |
Question 44 Explanation:
The formatted disk capacity is always less than the ‘raw’ unformatted capacity specified by the disk manufacturers, because some portion of each track is used for sector identification and for gaps between sectors and at the end of track.
Correct Answer: D
Question 44 Explanation:
The formatted disk capacity is always less than the ‘raw’ unformatted capacity specified by the disk manufacturers, because some portion of each track is used for sector identification and for gaps between sectors and at the end of track.