Practice - Linear List (of Directory Entries)
Practice Questions
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What does a linear list in a file system do?
💡 Hint: Think about how a list keeps items organized.
How is a file entry typically structured in a linear list?
💡 Hint: Consider the elements that identify a file.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of utilizing a linear list for directory entries?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes it easy to use.
True or False: Linear lists provide O(1) lookup time for directories.
💡 Hint: Think about how linear searches work.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically analyze the impact of using a linear list for directories on both small and large scale applications. Contrast these scenarios with potential solutions that utilize alternative data structures.
💡 Hint: Consider how directory size influences performance.
Design a small file management system using a linear list and describe how it handles file operations like creation, deletion, and retrieval.
💡 Hint: Think step-by-step through each operation on the list.
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