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Match the file attribute with its description:
Match the file attribute with its description:
Name = Only information kept in human-readable form Identifier = Unique tag (number) identifies file within file system Type = Needed for systems that support different types Location = Pointer to file location on device
Match the file type with its description:
Match the file type with its description:
Data = Numeric character binary Program Contents = Defined by file’s creator Many types = Consider text file, source file, executable file File Attributes = Name, Identifier, Type, Location, Size, Protection, Time, date, and user identification
Match the file operation with its description:
Match the file operation with its description:
File Sharing = Implementing Dr Abdallah Handoura File Concept = Contiguous logical address space Access Methods = Disk and Directory Structure File-System Mounting = File Concept
Match the programming language with its primary usage:
Match the programming language with its primary usage:
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Match the information kept in the directory structure with its description:
Match the information kept in the directory structure with its description:
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Explain the purpose of the file attribute 'Protection'.
Explain the purpose of the file attribute 'Protection'.
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What information is kept in the directory structure on the disk?
What information is kept in the directory structure on the disk?
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Describe the 'Type' attribute of a file.
Describe the 'Type' attribute of a file.
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What are some examples of file types mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of file types mentioned in the text?
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Explain the purpose of the file attribute 'Size'.
Explain the purpose of the file attribute 'Size'.
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Study Notes
File Concept
- A file is a contiguous logical address space, which can be categorized into different types, such as:
- Data files (numeric, character, binary)
- Program files (source file, executable file)
- Other types, defined by the file's creator
File Attributes
- File attributes are information about a file, including:
- Name: the only human-readable information
- Identifier: a unique tag (number) that identifies the file within the file system
- Type: necessary for systems that support different types of files
- Location: a pointer to the file's location on the device
- Size: the current file size
- Protection: controls who can perform operations such as reading, writing, and executing
- Time, date, and user identification: data for protection, security, and usage monitoring
- Extended file attributes: additional information, such as file checksum
File System Structure
- Information about files is kept in the directory structure, which is maintained on the disk
- Directory structure can vary, with many variations possible
File Operations
- File operations are performed on files, which are stored in the file system
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Test your knowledge of file systems, file concepts, access methods, disk and directory structures, file-system mounting, and file sharing with this quiz. Learn about file attributes, file types, and contiguous logical address space.