Internal fragmentation occurs during file storage. Explain two disadvantages of this
type of fragmentation. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
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Internal fragmentation occurs when a file is stored in a way that leaves gaps or unused space within the allocated block or blocks of memory. This can happen when the size of the file is not an exact multiple of the block size, or when the file is deleted and replaced by a smaller file.
There are several disadvantages to internal fragmentation: