Multiple choice

What is a block?

  1. A tool to stop input device from interacting with output device.

  2. A tool which stops functioning of RAM.

  3. A set of items handed as one unit in storage and retrieval.

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In computing and data storage, a block is a set of bytes or records treated as a single unit for storage and retrieval operations. This improves efficiency by reading/writing multiple items together rather than individually. Options A and B describe incorrect concepts, and D is vague.

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