Match List I (Computer term) with List II (Description) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Disk defragmenter

ii.Disk formatter

iii.Device driver

iv.Solid state drive

List II

a.Utility that prepares a disk to allow data and files to be stored and retrieved

b.Storage media with no moving parts

c.Utility that reorganises the sectors on a hard disk so that files can be stored in contiguous data blocks

d.Software that communicates with the OS and translates data into a format understood by the device

Ai-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d

Bi-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b ✓ Correct

Ci-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d

Di-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c

Correct answer: (B) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Explanation

A disk defragmenter reorganises the sectors on a hard disk so files can be stored in contiguous data blocks.

A disk formatter prepares a disk so that data and files can be stored and retrieved.

A device driver is software that communicates with the operating system and translates data into a format the device understands.

A solid state drive is storage media with no moving parts.

This pairs defragmenter with reorganising sectors, formatter with preparing the disk, driver with translating data, and solid state drive with no moving parts.

Defragmenting mainly helps mechanical hard disks and is not needed for solid state drives.

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