Comparison of UNIX and Windows File System Commands

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What does the field in the i-node keep track of in UNIX?

The owner of the file

The file's creation date

The number of directory entries pointing to the file (correct)

The file's size in bytes

Which type of system structure includes a main program that invokes service procedures?

Client-server model

Microkernels

Monolithic systems (correct)

Layered systems

What is a key characteristic of microkernels in operating system structure?

They implement all services in kernel space

They have a monolithic architecture

They do not support client-server models

They only provide essential mechanisms such as IPC and memory management (correct)

In the client-server model over a network, what role does the server typically play?

It provides resources or services to clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of utility procedures in monolithic systems?

Assist the service procedures in carrying out system calls Signup and view all the answers

How do virtual machines differ from microkernels in operating system structure?

Virtual machines provide an abstraction layer that allows running multiple OS instances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of system calls in an operating system?

To request services from the operating system's kernel Signup and view all the answers

How are system calls typically implemented in an operating system?

As hardware interrupts Signup and view all the answers

What role do system calls play in maintaining the security of an operating system?

They provide a secure way for user-level programs to access kernel services Signup and view all the answers

In what way do user-level programs benefit from using system calls?

By requesting services from the operating system's kernel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with system calls?

Memory allocation and deallocation Signup and view all the answers

Why are system calls considered critical for the functioning of an operating system?

Because they provide a secure way for user programs to access OS services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a system call like `link` in UNIX?

Create a new directory entry with the i-number of an existing file Signup and view all the answers

What information does the i-number of a file in UNIX provide?

Index into a table of i-nodes containing file details Signup and view all the answers

How are directories represented in UNIX according to the provided text?

As a file with (i-number, ASCII name) pairs Signup and view all the answers

What happens if two directory entries have the same i-number in UNIX?

Both entries refer to the same file Signup and view all the answers

Why does a directory need a more complicated structure to support long file names in modern UNIX systems?

To be able to accommodate longer file names Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes what the `unlink` system call does in the context of UNIX?

Removes a directory entry while keeping the file intact Signup and view all the answers

Comparison of UNIX and Windows File System Commands

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What does the field in the i-node keep track of in UNIX?

Which type of system structure includes a main program that invokes service procedures?

What is a key characteristic of microkernels in operating system structure?

In the client-server model over a network, what role does the server typically play?

What is the main function of utility procedures in monolithic systems?

How do virtual machines differ from microkernels in operating system structure?

What is the primary purpose of system calls in an operating system?

How are system calls typically implemented in an operating system?

What role do system calls play in maintaining the security of an operating system?

In what way do user-level programs benefit from using system calls?

Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with system calls?

Why are system calls considered critical for the functioning of an operating system?

What is the purpose of a system call like `link` in UNIX?

What information does the i-number of a file in UNIX provide?

How are directories represented in UNIX according to the provided text?

What happens if two directory entries have the same i-number in UNIX?

Why does a directory need a more complicated structure to support long file names in modern UNIX systems?

Which statement best describes what the `unlink` system call does in the context of UNIX?

More Quizzes Like This

Introductory Quiz

Unix Operating System and Shell Programming Quiz

Unix Quiz: Test Your Shell Scripting Skills

Importance of Connecting Heterogeneous Networks

Upgrade to continue

Comparison of UNIX and Windows File System Commands

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What does the field in the i-node keep track of in UNIX?

Which type of system structure includes a main program that invokes service procedures?

What is a key characteristic of microkernels in operating system structure?

In the client-server model over a network, what role does the server typically play?

What is the main function of utility procedures in monolithic systems?

How do virtual machines differ from microkernels in operating system structure?

What is the primary purpose of system calls in an operating system?

How are system calls typically implemented in an operating system?

What role do system calls play in maintaining the security of an operating system?

In what way do user-level programs benefit from using system calls?

Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with system calls?

Why are system calls considered critical for the functioning of an operating system?

What is the purpose of a system call like link in UNIX?

What information does the i-number of a file in UNIX provide?

How are directories represented in UNIX according to the provided text?

What happens if two directory entries have the same i-number in UNIX?

Why does a directory need a more complicated structure to support long file names in modern UNIX systems?

Which statement best describes what the unlink system call does in the context of UNIX?

More Quizzes Like This

Introductory Quiz

Unix Operating System and Shell Programming Quiz

Unix Quiz: Test Your Shell Scripting Skills

Importance of Connecting Heterogeneous Networks

What is the purpose of a system call like `link` in UNIX?

Which statement best describes what the `unlink` system call does in the context of UNIX?