Practice File System Operations - 4.6 | 4. File Systems Design for Embedded Applications | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the mount() operation do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you access files on your computer.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of the close() function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what you do after using an open file.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the mount() function accomplish?

  • It attaches a file system to a path.
  • It deletes a file.
  • It updates a file.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the first step before accessing any files.

Question 2

True or False: The fsync() function is used to delete files.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what fsync() is meant to protect.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Draw a flowchart showing the sequence of operations for opening, writing, syncing, and closing a file. Include decision points for errors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what steps need to happen sequentially when dealing with a file.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of not calling fsync() after writing critical data in an embedded system. What could go wrong?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how data integrity is crucial in embedded systems, especially for safety-critical applications.

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