Multiple choice

The ______ fit allocation allocates the first free partition, large enough to accommodate the process being created.

  1. first

  2. best

  3. last

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

First-fit allocation selects the first free partition that is large enough to accommodate the process. It's simple and fast but may lead to external fragmentation. Best-fit and worst-fit are alternative strategies.