Lab Report 17.3

1.	What tasks does ScanDisk accomplish?
2.	If you lose power to the computer, why does ScanDisk automatically run?
3.	What is the difference between a Standard and a Thorough scan?
4.	Before you scan, what options can you select?

Answers

1.	ScanDisk can check for surface errors and file and folder errors.
2.	ScanDisk automatically runs in case of errors caused by the sudden loss of power to the hard drive. It runs to try to correct the errors if it can, to prevent loss of data.
3.	A Standard scan checks for file and folder errors. A Thorough scan adds a check of the disk surface.
4.	You need to select which drive to scan and then the type of scan to be performed