8 Questions
What is the main purpose of long-term information storage?
To store large amounts of data
Which type of file access allows reading all bytes/records from the beginning and does not allow jumping around?
Sequential access
What are the three types of files mentioned in the context of file structure?
Byte sequence files, Record sequence files, Tree files
In a multiuser operating system, how are disk quotas enforced?
By assigning each user a maximum allotment of files and blocks
What is the purpose of log-structured file systems?
To have all writes initially buffered in memory
In the context of file system implementation, what is the function of an i-node?
To store the file's metadata and disk block pointers
What is the advantage of using memory-mapped files in a segmented process?
It allows processes to access files directly from memory instead of traditional I/O operations
What is the primary purpose of a block cache in file system performance?
To store frequently accessed disk blocks in memory for faster retrieval
Test your knowledge of long-term information storage, file naming, and file structure in operating systems with this quiz. Explore typical file extensions and the requirements for storing and accessing data in a computer system.
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