Practice File Allocation and Management Strategies - 4.7 | 4. File Systems Design for Embedded Applications | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define contiguous allocation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how data is stored in a row.

Question 2

Easy

What is fragmentation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the gaps left empty after removing data.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of contiguous allocation?

  • Fast access
  • Less memory usage
  • Simpler management

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the difference between scattered and adjacent data.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how IoT devices manage data and storage over time.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about balancing flexibility and access speed.

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