Practice Grouping (8.4.3) - File System Implementation - Deep Dive into Persistent Storage Management
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Question 1 Easy

What is grouping in file systems?

💡 Hint: Think about how it helps with allocation speed.

Question 2 Easy

What is one advantage of using grouping?

💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency in accessing free space.

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Question 1

What does grouping help reduce in file systems?

Disk I/O operations
File size
Access times
Fragmentation

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of accessing multiple blocks at once.

Question 2

True or False: Grouping can lead to fragmentation in disk management.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the intent of grouping.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a system design that incorporates both grouping and bitmap methods for free space management. Outline the benefits of your design.

💡 Hint: Think about how both methods can complement each other.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a failure scenario where a grouping block becomes corrupted. Discuss the impacts and potential recovery options.

💡 Hint: Consider what strategies could mitigate the impact of such failures.

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