15 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a file system (FS)?
Providing mapping of physical storage to logical storage
Which API is mostly independent of the file system when accessing disk?
API for accessing physical storage (disk)
What does the logical file system primarily manage?
Translating logical to physical block numbers
Which of the following is an example of a file system within an OS?
Unix UFS
What is a common feature of multiple types of file systems within one OS?
They support different storage media like floppy, CD, DVD, Blu-ray
In file system implementation, what is the main purpose of the layering approach?
To reduce complexity and redundancy
What is the significance of the I/O transfers in units of blocks in a file system?
It allows efficient mapping of logical storage to physical storage
What is the primary function of the logical file system in a file system implementation?
Maintains file control blocks for file name translation
What is a distinguishing feature of multiple file systems within an OS?
They each have their own unique file-System structure
What is a notable characteristic of the layered file system approach in managing disk I/O?
It isolates the API for user programs from the actual disk
In file system implementation, what is the primary function of the I/O control layer?
Retrieving block from physical devices
What is a notable characteristic of the logical file system in a file system implementation?
Translates file name into file number and location
Which of the following is an example of a layered file system approach in managing disk I/O?
Translating logical to physical block #
What is the primary purpose of the protection layer in a file system implementation?
Maintaining file control blocks
What is a common feature of multiple types of file systems within one OS?
Maintains file control blocks
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