Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) — Question 5

Area density refers to:

Answer options

• A. the amount of data per disk
• B. the amount of data per partition
• C. the amount of data per square inch
• D. the amount of data per platter

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, refers to the amount of data that can be stored in a square inch of surface area on a storage medium, which is a critical measure of storage efficiency. Options A, B, and D refer to data quantities related to disks, partitions, and platters, respectively, but do not address the area density concept specifically.