Practice Directory Structure - 7.2 | Module 7: File System Interface | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a single-level directory.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how files are organized in such a setup.

Question 2

Easy

What is a tree-structured directory?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how files can be nested in folders.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary role of a directory in a file system?

  • To manage applications
  • To organize files and map names to locations
  • To store data permanently

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the organizational function.

Question 2

True or False: Acyclic-Graph directories allow files to have multiple parent directories.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the flexibility this structure provides.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a directory structure for a multi-user file system to meet the needs of a software development team. Explain how you would handle file sharing and access control.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how teams interact with shared resources.

Question 2

Analyze the benefits of using symbolic versus hard links in an acyclic-graph directory structure.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What scenarios benefit from each type of link?

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