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Computer Science · Q54

Disk Operating System (DOS)

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Q54

Format command is used to

A.
Prepare a blank disk
Answer
B.
Create a new blank disk from a used one
C.
Both of above
D.
None of above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In Disk Operating System (DOS), the Format command is used to Option A: Prepare a blank disk. When you format a disk, it prepares the disk to store data by creating a file system and directory structure on it, effectively erasing any existing data.

Option B, "Create a new blank disk from a used one," is not accurate. Formatting a disk does not create a new physical disk; it prepares the existing disk for data storage.
Option C, "Both of above," is incorrect because formatting prepares a blank disk; it does not create a new disk from a used one.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Prepare a blank disk.