Question

Wastage of memory space within the partition is called as ______.

Options

• Internal fragmentation

• External fragmentation

• Compaction

• None of these

Answer 1

Wastage of memory space within the partition is called as internal fragmentation.

Explanation:

Internal fragmentation occurs when memory allocated to a process is slightly larger than required, leaving unused space within the allocated partition. This unused space within the partition leads to memory waste.