Practice File Allocation And Management Strategies (4.7) - File Systems Design for Embedded Applications
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File Allocation and Management Strategies

Practice - File Allocation and Management Strategies

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define contiguous allocation.

💡 Hint: Think about how data is stored in a row.

Question 2 Easy

What is fragmentation?

💡 Hint: Consider the gaps left empty after removing data.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of contiguous allocation?

Fast access
Less memory usage
Simpler management

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly data can be retrieved when it’s all together.

Question 2

True or False: Linked allocation can lead to fragmentation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between scattered and adjacent data.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a flash-based IoT application that shows a performance decrease due to fragmentation. Propose a solution suggesting a file allocation strategy that fits best.

💡 Hint: Consider how IoT devices manage data and storage over time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a system using linked allocation for a real-time application. Discuss potential performance issues that might arise and how to mitigate them.

💡 Hint: Think about balancing flexibility and access speed.

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