Memory compaction is also referred to as ____.
A) defragmentation
B) collection
C) reallocation
D) dynamic allocation

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Memory compaction is the process of rearranging the memory space in such a way that all the free memory is contiguous and together, allowing for efficient allocation of memory. This process is similar to defragmentation in file systems, as it reorganizes data to reduce fragmentation. Thus, the best answer is A) defragmentation. The other options, collection, reallocation, and dynamic allocation, refer to different memory management techniques but do not specifically relate to memory compaction.

Memory Compaction Is Also Referred to as ____