Practice Data Blocks (8.1.2.4) - File System Implementation - Deep Dive into Persistent Storage Management
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Data Blocks

Practice - Data Blocks

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a data block?

💡 Hint: Think about the smallest piece where data resides.

Question 2 Easy

Why do inodes exist in file systems?

💡 Hint: Recall how files and their data are connected.

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Question 1

What role does an inode play in a file system?

Stores the file data
Holds metadata and pointers to data blocks
Is a type of file

💡 Hint: Remember the function of inodes discussed in class.

Question 2

True or False: Data blocks can be of variable size.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how data is organized on disks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a file system with 1000 data blocks, and each inode pointing to 10 data blocks, how many unique files can the system theoretically manage?

💡 Hint: Consider how many blocks each inode can cover compared to the total available.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how inefficient management of data blocks might influence a storage device's performance.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of organization within storage areas.

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