File Systems Fundamentals Quiz

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In the NTFS File System, the start of sector 80325 is also represented as byte _____?

  • 41126400 (correct)
  • 80325
  • 2048
  • 4096

Which file system arrived with DOS and used to be widely used in many operating systems and devices?

  • HFS+ File System
  • NTFS File System
  • EXT File System
  • FAT File System (correct)

How many sectors are reserved in the Reserved Area for FAT12/16 file systems?

  • 16 sectors
  • 2 sectors (correct)
  • 4 sectors
  • 8 sectors

Which area contains the File Allocation Tables (FATs) in the FAT File Systems?

<p>FAT Area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In FAT32, where does the Root Directory fall?

<p>Data Area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a bus topology, what is the purpose of terminators at each end?

<p>Prevent signal reflection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a ring topology and a bus topology?

<p>Bus topology uses token passing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an extended star topology from a regular star topology?

<p>Connects multiple star topologies together (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a hierarchical topology differ from an extended star topology?

<p>A computer controls traffic instead of a hub or switch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of a ring topology in terms of host connections?

<p>A host is directly connected to each of its neighbors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

File Systems

  • FAT (File Allocation Table) file system structure consists of a boot sector, FAT, and data sectors.
  • FAT boot sector contains essential information about the file system, including the location of the FAT and data sectors.
  • Windows and Unix volumes use different file system structures, with Windows using FAT and NTFS, and Unix using its own file system structure.

Partitions and Volumes

  • Partition Sector Zero contains information about the partition, including the file system type and boot sector location.
  • FAT16 is a type of file system that uses a 16-bit file allocation table.
  • Volumes and partitions are terms used to describe logical divisions of a disk.
  • Windows and Unix use different partitioning schemes, with Windows using a master boot record (MBR) and Unix using a disk label.

Directory Structures

  • A directory is a hierarchical structure that organizes files on a disk.
  • The root directory is the top-most directory in a file system.
  • A parent directory is a directory that contains subdirectories.
  • An absolute path name is a path that starts from the root directory, while a relative path name is a path that starts from the current directory.

Disk Formatting

  • Disk formatting involves dividing a disk into logical sectors and assigning file system structures.
  • The disk formatting process creates a partition table, boot sector, and file system structures.

Endianness

  • Endianness refers to the byte order used to store multi-byte data.
  • Big Endian stores the most significant byte first, while Little Endian stores the least significant byte first.
  • Understanding the endianness used by a computer is essential to read the information stored in it.

Network Topologies

  • Network topologies describe the physical and logical arrangement of computers in a network.
  • Physical topologies define the actual layout of the wire (media), while logical topologies define how the media is accessed by the hosts.
  • Network components include Network Interface Cards (NICs), Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables, and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables.

Network Components

  • A network consists of computers connected to each other using wired or wireless connections.
  • Wired connections use cables, while wireless connections use WIFI, 4G, or 5G.
  • Network Interface Cards (NICs) are used to connect computers to a network.

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