If two non-continuous free partition of size 'a' and 'b' are available. A process of size 'c' cannot be allocated even when a + b > c, a < c and b < c. This…
If two non-continuous free partition of size 'a' and 'b' are available. A process of size 'c' cannot be allocated even when a + b > c, a < c and b < c. This problem is known as ________.
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Correct answer: (A) External fragmentation
Explanation
Total free memory (a + b) is enough, but it is not contiguous, so the process cannot be loaded. This is external fragmentation, which compaction can fix.