Neco 2024 Computer Studies Question 42

Practice objective / multiple choice question 42 from the 2024 Neco Computer Studies examination.

Neco 2024 Computer Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 42 NECO • 2024 • COMPUTER_STUDIES • objective

A file of size \(2.5\text{ MB}\) is to be stored on a disk that uses \(512\text{-byte}\) sectors. Each file requires an additional 2 sectors for metadata. The disk has a total capacity of \(8\text{ MB}\) and reserves 5% of its sectors for system use. Determine (a) the total number of sectors needed for the file, and (b) whether the file can be stored on the disk after accounting for the reserved sectors.

Answer Options

A. Yes; the file needs 5,120 sectors and fits within the usable 15,565 sectors.
B. No; the file needs 5,122 sectors but exceeds the usable 4,800 sectors.
C. Yes; the file needs 5,124 sectors and fits within the usable 15,565 sectors.
Correct Answer D. Yes; the file needs 5,122 sectors and fits within the usable 15,565 sectors.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Yes; the file needs 5,122 sectors and fits within the usable 15,565 sectors.

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This is Neco 2024 Computer Studies Question 42. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Computer Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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