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What is file organization?
File organization is a combination of representations for data in files and operations for accessing them.
What are the functions of file organization?
The functions of file organization include allowing applications to read, write, and modify data, as well as finding data that matches specific search criteria and reading through the data in a particular order.
Why is file organization important?
File organization is important because secondary storage devices like disks can store large amounts of data in a small physical space, while computer memory (RAM) is limited. Accessing data from secondary storage is slower compared to accessing data from memory.
How long does it take to get information from RAM?
Getting information from RAM takes 120 nanoseconds (10^-9 seconds).
How long does it take to get information from a disk?
Getting information from a disk takes 30 milliseconds (10^-3 seconds).
Test your knowledge on file organization with this quiz! Learn about the design and specification of file structures, the functions of file organization, and how to access and modify data efficiently.
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