File Systems: Types, Paths, and Access Methods

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Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of a 'file system'?

  • The classification of a file based on its content and format.
  • A string of characters specifying the location of a file.
  • A method used to access data sequentially.
  • The method and data structure an operating system uses to organize and store files. (correct)

If a file's location is specified relative to the current directory, what type of path is being used?

  • Working path
  • Root path
  • Absolute path
  • Relative path (correct)

What is the role of the 'root directory' in a file system hierarchy?

  • It is the top-level directory that contains all other directories and files. (correct)
  • It defines the current directory a user is operating from.
  • It specifies the location of a file relative to the current directory.
  • It classifies the type of a file based on its content.

Which action is MOST closely associated with 'sequential file access'?

<p>Reading or writing data from the beginning to the end of a file. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is MOST representative of a 'text file'?

<p>It contains plain text characters encoded in ASCII or Unicode. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'working directory' refer to?

<p>The current directory from which a user or program is operating. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of 'seek time'?

<p>The time it takes for a hard drive's read/write head to move to the correct track. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A software program needs to access a specific file. Which of the following BEST describes what a 'path' provides to the program?

<p>The file's location in the file system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You're currently in the /home/user/documents directory. Which type of path would you use to access a file named report.txt located directly within that directory?

<p>Relative path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When creating a new document, a word processor typically saves the file as a 'text file'. What is the PRIMARY advantage of this method?

<p>It ensures the file is easily editable by any text editor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

File System

The method and data structure an operating system uses to organize and store files on storage devices such as hard drives.

File Type

The classification or category of a file based on its content and format, determining how it can be used or opened.

Path

A string of characters that specifies the location of a file or directory in a file system.

Relative Path

A path that specifies the location of a file or directory relative to the current working directory.

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Root Directory

The top-level directory in a file system hierarchy, which contains all other directories and files.

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Seek Time

The time it takes for a hard drive's read/write head to move to the track where the data are stored.

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Sequential File Access

Accessing data in a file by sequentially reading or writing from the beginning to the end.

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Text File

A file that contains plain text characters, typically encoded in ASCII or Unicode, and is readable by text editors and word processors.

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Working Directory

The current directory in a file system from which a user or program is operating.

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Study Notes

  • File system describes the method and data structure used by an operating system to organize and store files on storage devices like hard drives.
  • File type is the classification of a file based on its content and format, determining how it's used or opened.
  • Path is a string of characters specifying the location of a file or directory within a file system.
  • Relative path specifies the location of a file or directory relative to the current working directory.
  • Root directory is the top-level directory in a file system hierarchy, containing all other directories and files.
  • Seek time refers to the time it takes for a hard drive's read/write head to move to the track where the data is stored.
  • Sequential file access involves accessing data in a file by sequentially reading or writing from start to finish.
  • Text file contains plain text characters, typically encoded in ASCII or Unicode, and is readable by text editors and word processors.
  • Working directory is the current directory in a file system from which a user or program operates.

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