What is the difference between low-level and high-level formatting in the context of disk storage?

a) Low-level formatting
Low-level formatting defines the physical structure of the disk, such as tracks, sectors, and control structures. It is typically performed by the manufacturer and prepares the raw disk surface for data storage at a fundamental level.

b) High-level formatting
High-level formatting creates the file system (e.g., NTFS, FAT32) on the disk, which allows the operating system to store and organize files. It also creates the boot sector and allocates space for the file allocation table, making the disk usable for the operating system.