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Is single partition a fixed partition?
yes
How is partitioned allocation different from relocatable partitioned allocation?
Partitioned allocation is a fixed memory allocation technique which memory spaces are divided into smaller fixed partition, while Relocatable partitioning use variable and repartitioning technique
advantages of static partition allocation scheme?
It supports multiprogramming since multiple processes can be stored inside the main memory.
Is the selection of an appropriate cost allocation base more important for a single-stage cost allocation system than it is for a two-stage cost allocation system?
no
Why on any partition are there two copies of the FAT table?
One is a backup copy of the file allocation table, can be used in disc decovery and repair
Difference between partition page segmentation in memory allocation?
In partition memory is divided in to fixed/variable size of the partitions . Programs are stored in partitions.In page allocation memory and programs are divided into small pages . These program pages are stored in the memory.One processor pages are need not allocate the continuous pages in memory.segmentation is the grouping of information that is treated as a logical entity.
What is the maximum number of logical drives that can exist within a single extended partition?
Only limited by the availability of free space in the extended partition.
Format a partition?
Yes you can format a single partition. It is totally safe too and won't affect other partitions. You have to select the particular partition and click the Format button. It requires mostly 4-5 clicks in most computers.
What happens what you delete a file from a FAT partition?
When a deletion is made from a FAT (File Allocation Table), it is not actually deleted from the computer. It remains in the computer, but not accessible until other data takes its place.
What kind of overhead allocation method results in the use of more than one overhead rate?
One method that accounts for all the overhead in a plant, for example, can be included in a single kind of overhead allocation.
What are different types partition?
There are two types of partitions:Primary partition: A primary partition is used to store (and boot) an operating system. You can store user data and applications here, as well. You can have up to four (4) primary partitions on one hard disk drive (HDD) at one time, but only one of those four can be labeled as an active partition (look below).Active partition: An active partition is a partition that has an operating system installed on it and is used to boot your machine. If you have one primary partition, then it's labeled as "active." If you have more than one primary partition, then only one of them is labeled as "active" in a single PC session.
File allocation methods in operating system?
Contiguous Allocation Linked Allocation Indexed Allocation
