basic computer MCQ #397

DOS cannot retrieve any data from a disk if a computer virus corrupts its:

basic computer MCQ #397

  1. Question 1

    Q1. DOS cannot retrieve any data from a disk if a computer virus corrupts its:

    • A) Directory area
    • B) Data area
    • C) BAT Files
    • D) File Allocation Table (FAT)

    Answer: File Allocation Table (FAT)

    Explanation: DOS uses the File Allocation Table (FAT) to track the location of all files on a disk; if the FAT is corrupted, the OS cannot locate or retrieve any data.