A(n)____ is used to reduce file fragmentation,because a block of contiguous disk storage can be reserved for a file.
A)partition
B)node
C)journal
D)extent

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Extent is a contiguous block of disk space that is reserved for a file. Using extents helps in reducing file fragmentation as multiple non-contiguous blocks of storage are not used for a single file. Partitions divide a physical disk into multiple logical units, nodes are elements of a data structure, and journals are used for writing transactional data.

A(n)____ Is Used to Reduce File Fragmentation,because a Block of Contiguous