A process is allocated a 100 KB memory partition but requires only 70 KB. What type of fragmentation is primarily caused by the unused 30 KB inside the allocated partition?

Options

  • A. External fragmentation
  • B. Internal fragmentation
  • C. No fragmentation
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Internal fragmentation

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: Internal fragmentation occurs when allocated memory contains unused space inside the allocated block. Here, 100 KB is allocated while only 70 KB is required, leaving 30 KB internally unused.

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