When there is a memory wastage within the memory partition itself then it…
2021
When there is a memory wastage within the memory partition itself then it known as __________.
- A.
External fragmentation
- B.
Belady’s Anomaly
- C.
Internal fragmentation
- D.
Compaction
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Correct answer: C
Internal fragmentation occurs when allocated memory exceeds the requested size, leaving unused space inside a specific partition. This wastage happens within the allocated block itself, unlike external fragmentation which involves scattered free blocks between partitions.