The Process of Joining a Block of Free Memory with Immediately

question 10

Multiple Choice

The process of joining a block of free memory with immediately adjacent blocks to form a larger contiguous block of free memory is called ____.

• A) consolidation
• B) defragmenting
• C) reference counting
• D) coalescing

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing shareholders' ownership in the company.

Public Markets

Marketplaces, whether physical or electronic, that are accessible to the public for the buying and selling of securities, commodities, and other goods.

Stockholders' Equity

The owners' residual interest in a corporation's assets after deducting liabilities, often referred to as shareholder equity or owner's equity.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses have been deducted from revenues, also known as the bottom line.