Computer Science GCSE
Defragmentation
What Defragmentation means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Defragmentation
The process of reorganising data on a magnetic hard drive so that related pieces of data are put back together, improving read/write speeds.
Topics that use Defragmentation
- Software (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Defragmentation in the exam
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