Practice - Linked List (of Free Blocks)
Practice Questions
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What structure does a linked list of free blocks use?
💡 Hint: Think about how items are connected in a series.
How does a block get freed in this structure?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of lists — where can you quickly add something?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary method for managing free blocks in this structure?
💡 Hint: Remember how each block connects to its neighbor.
True or False: The linked list method is efficient for finding contiguous free blocks.
💡 Hint: Think about how you'd search through a line of items.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a file system management routine that uses linked lists for handling allocations and deallocations of free blocks. Describe how you would handle a situation where a free block's pointer is corrupted.
💡 Hint: Think about backup systems or how you could ensure pointers are tracked elsewhere.
Why might an organization choose a linked list over a bitmap system for managing free blocks, despite the performance trade-offs? Discuss potential scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider environments with unpredictable workloads that often change.
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