File System Concepts Quiz
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What is a file in the context of an operating system?

  • A specific type of directory
  • A physical storage unit
  • An abstract representation of a storage device
  • A named collection of stored information (correct)

    • Which storage media can computers use to store information?

  • Cloud storage exclusively
  • Solid-state drives only
  • Magnetic disks, magnetic tapes, and optical disks (correct)
  • Floppy disks and CDs

    • What does the operating system do in relation to a file?

  • Creates the directory structure
  • Defines the file access methods
  • Provides a uniform logical view of related information (correct)
  • Directly manages the physical storage devices

    • What is the function of file systems?

    <p>To store and organize information on storage media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the operating system abstract from in relation to files?

    <p>Physical properties of storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    File Basics

    • A file is a collection of binary data stored in a computer's storage media.
    • Storage media that computers use to store information include hard drives, solid-state drives, flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and magnetic tapes.

    Operating System and Files

    • The operating system manages files, allowing users to create, edit, save, and delete files.
    • The operating system provides a layer of abstraction between the user and the storage media, hiding the complexities of the underlying storage devices.

    File Systems

    • A file system is a way of organizing and storing files on a storage device.
    • The primary function of a file system is to provide a hierarchical structure for storing and retrieving files, allowing users to locate and access files efficiently.

    Operating System Abstraction

    • The operating system abstracts the physical details of the storage media from the user, presenting a logical file system that makes it easier to interact with files.
    • This abstraction enables users to work with files without needing to know the specific details of the underlying storage devices.

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    Test your knowledge of file system concepts with this quiz based on the book "Operating System Concepts – 9th Edition" by Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne. Evaluate your understanding of file concepts, access methods, directory and disk structure, protection, and more.

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