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Formatting a floppy disk refers to

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arranging the data on the disk in the contiguous fashion
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writing the directory
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erasing the system area
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writing the identification information on all tracks and sector
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The correct option is C writing the identification information on all tracks and sector

Formatting a floppy disk refers to writing the identification information on all tracks and sector.

Floppy disk format refer to the logical and physical layout of data stored on a floppy disk. Since their introduction, there have been many popular and rare floppy disk types, densities, and formats used in computing.

A floppy disk is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles. Floppy disks are read and written by a floppy disk drive.

Disk formatting is theprocess of preparing a data storage device such as a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, floppy disk or USB flash drive for initial use. In some cases, the formatting operation may also create one or more new file systems.



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