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Which of the following is a default file manager in macOS?

  • File Manager in Linux
  • Windows Explorer
  • Finder (correct)
  • Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

    • What is the primary function of Network-Attached Storage (NAS) systems?

  • To provide a Content Management System (CMS)
  • To store and manage files on a network (correct)
  • To manage files on a local machine
  • To provide cloud-based file storage services

    • What is a characteristic of Cloud-based file storage services?

  • Limited to storing files on a local machine
  • Requires a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) system
  • Accessible only from a single device
  • Allows collaboration with other users (correct)

    • What is the name of the default file manager in Linux?

    <p>File Manager in Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a file management system?

    <p>Content Management System (CMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of Cloud-based file storage services over traditional file management systems?

    <p>Allows access from multiple devices and collaboration with other users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of file management in an operating system?

    <p>To create, organize, and manipulate files on storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a file system commonly used on Windows operating systems?

    <p>New Technology File System (NTFS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of metadata in file management?

    <p>To store information about files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a cloud-based file storage service?

    <p>Google Drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an Access Control Matrix?

    <p>To control access to files and folders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a file manager on MacOS?

    <p>Finder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a File Manager in an Operating System?

    <p>To allocate and deallocate files by reading from and writing to the hard disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system is specialized for managing source code?

    <p>Source Code Management System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a DIRECTORY/FOLDER in the context of File Management?

    <p>A special type of file that has lists of files and their attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an Access Control Matrix show in a File Management System?

    <p>The access that each user has for each file on the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a RECORD in the context of File Management?

    <p>A collection of related fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a FIELD in the context of File Management?

    <p>A collection of bytes that can be identified by a user and has type and size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    File Management in OS

    • File management in an operating system refers to the set of processes and techniques involved in creating, organizing, accessing, manipulating, and controlling files stored on storage devices.
    • File management systems allow users to organize and manage files and folders, search for files, and access them.

    Types of File Management Systems

    • Windows Explorer on Windows OS
    • Finder on MacOS
    • File Manager in Linux (default file managers such as Nautilus, Dolphin, or PCManFM)
    • Network-Attached Storage (NAS) - stores and manages files on a network, allowing multiple users to access and edit files simultaneously
    • Cloud-based file storage services - provides a file management system that allows users to store and manage files in the cloud, allowing access from multiple devices and collaboration with other users
    • Content Management Systems (CMS) - allows users to manage and organize digital assets, provides options for versioning and tagging
    • Source Code Management Systems (e.g. Git, SVN) - specialized file management systems for managing source code
    • Database Management Systems - specialized file management systems that allow users to manage and organize data

    File Manager Functions

    • Allocates file by reading it from hard disk and loading it into memory, while updating its record of who is using that file
    • Deallocates file by updating file tables and rewriting the file (if changed) to the hard disk

    File Management Terminology

    • FIELD – a collection of bytes that can be identified by a user, with a type and size
    • RECORD – a collection of related fields
    • FILE – a collection of records
    • DIRECTORY/FOLDER – a special type of file that has lists of files and their attributes
    • FILENAME – usually in two parts: the filename and the path information

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    Test your knowledge on file management systems including Windows Explorer, Finder on MacOS, and File Manager in Linux. Learn about organizing and managing files, searching for files, and accessing files on different operating systems.

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