Practice File System Interface (7) - File System Interface - Operating Systems
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File System Interface

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Question 1 Easy

Define a file in the context of a file system.

💡 Hint: Think about what characteristics make data persist permanently.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of access control in a file system?

To provide network access
To manage file storage
To regulate permissions for file access
To enhance performance

💡 Hint: Think about what would happen if unauthorized users could access all files.

Question 2

True or False: Linked allocation reduces external fragmentation.

True
False

💡 Hint: What’s the problem caused by contiguous allocation?

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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