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Which file access method allows data to be accessed directly by specifying its position?
Which file access method allows data to be accessed directly by specifying its position?
What type of directory access method is characterized by having a hierarchical structure with subdirectories?
What type of directory access method is characterized by having a hierarchical structure with subdirectories?
In which file access method is an index table utilized to facilitate data access?
In which file access method is an index table utilized to facilitate data access?
Which directory access method would likely lead to name conflicts due to its simple structure?
Which directory access method would likely lead to name conflicts due to its simple structure?
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What is a key benefit of using Mapped Access for file operations?
What is a key benefit of using Mapped Access for file operations?
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Which of the following directory access methods supports symbolic links or shortcuts?
Which of the following directory access methods supports symbolic links or shortcuts?
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Which file access method is best suitable for files like logs or documents where sequential reading is needed?
Which file access method is best suitable for files like logs or documents where sequential reading is needed?
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What type of directory structure offers each user their own directory to minimize file name conflicts?
What type of directory structure offers each user their own directory to minimize file name conflicts?
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Study Notes
File Access Methods
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Sequential Access: Data is read/written in order, from beginning to end. Example: reading a text file line by line. Suitable for sequential files like logs or documents.
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Direct Access (Random Access): Data is accessed directly at a specific location (block or byte offset). Example: accessing a specific record in a database. Ideal for large files where specific parts need frequent access.
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Indexed Access: Uses an index table to map data locations for fast direct access. Example: accessing a book's chapter using the table of contents. Common in databases and structured file systems.
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Mapped Access (Memory-Mapped Files): The file is mapped to a memory region, accessed like a memory location. Improves performance for frequent reads/writes. Example: multimedia file processing.
Directory Access Methods
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Single-Level Directory: All files are in one directory. Simple but prone to name collisions. Example: early operating systems.
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Two-Level Directory: Each user has their own directory. Reduces name collisions, limits inter-user file sharing. Example: multi-user systems with home directories.
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Tree-Structured Directories: Hierarchical structure with subdirectories. Supports good organization and file grouping. Example: File Explorer in Windows.
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Acyclic Graph Directory: Directories/files can have multiple parents (shared directories). Supports symbolic links or shortcuts. Example:
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General Graph Directory: A more generalized structure than acyclic directories, allowing cycles. Complex management needed to avoid infinite loops.
Operations on Directories
- Create: File/directory.
- Delete: File/directory.
- Search: File/directory.
- Rename: File/directory.
- List: Directory contents.
- Traverse: Directory structure.
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Description
This quiz explores various file and directory access methods, including sequential, direct, indexed, and mapped access. Each method's characteristics and examples are covered, helping you understand when to use each approach effectively.
