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Indexed/grouped allocation (of disk blocks to a file) is useful because:
(A) It supports both sequential and direct access.
(B) The entire data block is available for data (no pointers embedded in it).
(C) It does not require a lot of space for keeping pointers.
(D) It has no external fragmentation.

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Correct answer: D. (D) (A), (B) and (D) only

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