Practice Hash Table (for Directory Entries) (8.2.2) - File System Implementation - Deep Dive into Persistent Storage Management
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Hash Table (for Directory Entries)

Practice - Hash Table (for Directory Entries)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a hash table?

💡 Hint: Think about data retrieval efficiency.

Question 2 Easy

Describe one advantage of using hash tables in file storage.

💡 Hint: Consider speed and efficiency.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of hash tables?

A. Slow retrieval times
B. Fast lookup performance
C. Complexity in design

💡 Hint: Think about how speed influences data access.

Question 2

True or False: All hash functions yield unique hash values for every input.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of collision.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Devise a system for a new hash function to reduce collisions when storing employee records which often have similar names.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can diversify inputs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the existing hash table design you know, discussing how you would address its vulnerabilities.

💡 Hint: Assess how entries manage space and access.

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