Using a larger block size in a fixed block size file system leads to

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Using a larger block size in a fixed block size file system leads to

  1. A.

    better disk throughput but poorer disk space utilization

  2. B.

    better disk throughput and better disk space utilization

  3. C.

    poorer disk throughput but better disk space utilization

  4. D.

    poorer disk throughput and poorer disk space utilization

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Correct answer: A

Larger block sizes reduce I/O overhead, improving throughput. However, they increase internal fragmentation, leading to poorer space utilization.

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