Practice - Linked Allocation
Practice Questions
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What does linked allocation allow in terms of file storage?
💡 Hint: Think about how files would be stored compared to contiguous allocation.
Define a File Control Block (FCB).
💡 Hint: What does this structure tell the OS about the file?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary feature of linked allocation?
💡 Hint: Think about how files are stored on disk.
True or False: Linked allocation allows easy random access to file data.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is structured in linked allocation.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose you have a file with data stored in five linked blocks, and you’re tasked with finding data in the third block. Explain the approach you’d use, the potential time, and space implications.
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanics of sequential access.
Given a scenario where a file's pointers become corrupted, describe the strategy to recover the file using system tools.
💡 Hint: Think about common repair utilities available in operating systems.
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