___________is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors?
Correct answer: B. Formatting
- A. Tracking
- B. Formatting
- C. Crashing
- D. Allotting
Explanation
Formatting prepares a disk for use by organizing its surface into tracks and sectors. Tracking and allotting are not disk-preparation terms.
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