Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?
A)A fragmented disk contains temporary Internet files and unused program files that need to be deleted.
B)A fragmented disk contains programs that were deleted using Windows Explorer.
C)A fragmented disk has many files stored in noncontiguous sectors.
D)A fragmented disk has no index.

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A fragmented disk has files that are stored in noncontiguous sectors, making it harder for the computer to access and read files quickly. This results in slower overall performance compared to a defragmented disk where files are stored in contiguous sectors. Options A and B are not necessarily related to fragmentation and do not directly impact disk performance. Option D is incorrect as even a fragmented disk has an index, albeit a less efficient one.

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