_______ a disk, so the files are stored in contiguous sectors, speeds up disk access and thus the performance of the entire computer:

(A) Formatting
(B) Defragmenting
(C) Spooling
(D) Compressing

Answer: (B) Defragmenting
Defragmenting a disk, so the files are stored in contiguous sectors, speeds up disk access and thus the performance of the entire computer.