Computer Science [Hard Question] - Please Answer!!?

Computer Science [Hard Question] - Please Answer!!?




I have been stuck on this damn answer for 2 weeks now and i cannot even think of a clue to figure it out =( please help me!!



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1. (10 marks) The size of a FAT partition on a disk cannot be changed without activities associated with partitioning and then reformatting the disk.



a) Explain why this is so.

b) Programs (such as PartitionMagic or Acronis Disk Director) exist that can change the size of a partition without having to back up the files, reformat the hard drive, create new partitions, and then restore the files on the disk. Describe how they can do this.



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please help me out, im stuck....





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