Disk Management and Data Storage Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of data compression?

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To save disk space

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What does disk defragmentation aim to improve?

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Access speed

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What is a recommended strategy for minimizing fragmentation?

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Regularly defrag the drive

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Why is it important to regularly back up files?

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To protect against data loss

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What does regular disk cleanup help to achieve?

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Removes unnecessary data

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What is TRIM support used for in SSD optimization?

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To maintain SSD performance

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What is one way to recover storage space? Options: Create more temporary files, Empty the recycle bin, Increase file sizes, Install more applications

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Empty the recycle bin

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What does fragmentation lead to?

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Slower access times

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What is the process of consolidating fragmented files called?

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Defragmentation

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What is the benefit of defragmentation?

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Improved application loading speeds