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What is a file system in computing?
What is a file system in computing?
- A graphical user interface for organizing files and folders
- A hardware component that stores data on a storage medium
- A method and data structure used by the operating system to control how data is stored and retrieved (correct)
- A software application used to create, delete, and manage files
Why is it important to have a file system?
Why is it important to have a file system?
- To prevent data corruption on the storage medium
- To increase the speed and flexibility of data retrieval
- To easily isolate and identify data by separating it into pieces and giving each piece a name (correct)
- To enhance the graphical user interface for file management
What are the properties that differentiate file systems from each other?
What are the properties that differentiate file systems from each other?
- Speed, flexibility, security, and size (correct)
- Reliability, portability, and performance
- Compatibility, accessibility, and usability
- Cost, durability, and capacity
What is each group of data called in a file system?
What is each group of data called in a file system?
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What are examples of file systems designed for specific applications?
What are examples of file systems designed for specific applications?
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