Practice File System Operations (4.6) - File Systems Design for Embedded Applications
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File System Operations

Practice - File System Operations

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Question 1 Easy

What does the mount() operation do?

💡 Hint: Think about how you access files on your computer.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of the close() function?

💡 Hint: Consider what you do after using an open file.

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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.

💡 Hint: Remember the first step before accessing any files.

Question 2

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

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what fsync() is meant to protect.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

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

Challenge 2 Hard

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

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

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