Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 15 - No. 19)

In the context of computer storage, which of the following best describes fragmentation?

Storing data in a single contiguous block.

Storing data in multiple non-contiguous blocks on the storage medium.

Formatting the storage medium.

The process of deleting files from a storage medium.

Fragmentation occurs when data is split and stored in non-contiguous locations.