All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

To ______ is to prepare a storage medium, usually a disk, for reading and writing.

This question was previously asked in
RRB ALP/Technician 2018 CBT 2 Electronics Mechanic Question Paper (23-Jan-2019) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

format

  • Format means to prepare a storage medium, usually a disk, for reading and writing.
  • Format is a term used in computer science which erases all the data on a particular storage medium or disk.
  • Defrag is done to increase the processing speed of the computer.
  • Map refers to the documentation that describes its overall structure.
  • Boot refers to restarting the operating system (OS) of the computer.
Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Computer Fundamentals or Terminologies

  1. What happens when you create a folder with the same name in the same location?
  2. Which of the following allows users to delete a file using the mouse?
  3. Which type of memory loses all its stored data when the power is turned off?
  4. To change the desktop wallpaper, which option would you choose?
  5. What is the main function of RAM in a computer?
Need Expert Advice?
Test Series
RRB ALP img
Railways
RRB ALP 2026 Mock Test series
1035 Tests 1 Tests Free
1731 Attempts
4.3(257)
English, Hindi

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App