Practice - File System Interface
Practice Questions
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Define a file in the context of a file system.
💡 Hint: Think about what characteristics make data persist permanently.
What does access control in a file system do?
💡 Hint: Consider why it's important to restrict file access in multi-user systems.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of access control in a file system?
💡 Hint: Think about what would happen if unauthorized users could access all files.
True or False: Linked allocation reduces external fragmentation.
💡 Hint: What’s the problem caused by contiguous allocation?
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a system using both a tree-structured directory and a two-level directory. How can the advantages of both systems be leveraged to improve file organization?
💡 Hint: Examine how using a user-specific structure might help avoid naming conflicts.
If you had to propose a new access control model for a cloud storage service, what key elements would you incorporate to enhance security and flexibility?
💡 Hint: Consider what additional options might be beneficial for file sharing in a collaborative environment.
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