[amp_mcq option1=”Prepare a blank disk” option2=”Create a new blank disk from a used one” option3=”Both of above” option4=”None of above” correct=”option3″]
The correct answer is: C. Both of above
The format command is used to prepare a blank disk for use, or to erase and reformat a used disk. It creates a new file system on the disk, which is a set of rules that tells the computer how to store and retrieve data. The format command also creates a partition table, which is a list of the different sections on the disk.
To format a disk, you can use the format command in a command prompt window. For example, to format a disk in the A: drive, you would type the following command:
format a:
The format command will ask you to confirm that you want to format the disk, and then it will erase all of the data on the disk and create a new file system. Once the format is complete, you can use the disk to store files.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A. Prepare a blank disk
The format command can be used to prepare a blank disk for use. This means that it will erase all of the data on the disk and create a new file system.
- B. Create a new blank disk from a used one
The format command can also be used to erase and reformat a used disk. This means that it will erase all of the data on the disk and create a new file system.
- C. Both of above
The format command can be used to prepare a blank disk for use, or to erase and reformat a used disk.