Practice - Free-Space Management - Keeping Tabs on Unused Disk Space
Practice Questions
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Describe what a bit map is in disk management.
💡 Hint: Think about how binary values represent data.
What is the primary advantage of using a linked list for free-space management?
💡 Hint: Consider how data structures utilize memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a bit value of 1 indicate in a bit map?
💡 Hint: Remember the binary nature of the bits.
True or False: The linked list method is more efficient than bit maps in finding contiguous blocks.
💡 Hint: Think about how each structure manages block information.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the efficiency trade-offs of using a bit map versus a linked list for free-space management in a file system with high fragmentation. Which would be preferable and why?
💡 Hint: Consider factors like disk fragmentation and space overhead.
Develop a case study where a small file system initially uses a linked list but transitions to a grouping method due to performance issues. Describe the impacts and strategies involved.
💡 Hint: Think about how file system design scales with usage.
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