What typically occurs when an application creates hashes of each file on a storage device?

When an application creates hashes of each file on a storage device, it generally involves a computational process that can require additional resources and time for the system to perform this operation. Hashing files means the system must read each file, compute the hash values, and store those values, which can introduce latency or slow down response times, especially if there are a large number of files or if the files are large in size. Therefore, an increase in the amount of time it takes for the system to respond to requests can be expected due to the overhead associated with the hashing process.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the primary consequence of hashing files. While hashing can contribute to security by providing a way to verify file integrity, its direct effect on system performance is the primary concern in this context.