What is the full form of FAT in the context of operating system?

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What is the full form of FAT in the context of operating system?

  1. A.

    File Attribute Table

  2. B.

    File Allocation Table

  3. C.

    Font Attribute Table

  4. D.

    Format Allocation Table

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Correct answer: B

Explanation:

In the context of operating system, FAT stands for File Allocation Table.

A File Allocation Table (FAT) is a table that an operating system maintains on a hard disk that provides a map of the basic units of logical storage on a hard disk that a file has been stored in.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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