Practice File Allocation Methods (Introduction to Physical Storage Strategies) - 7.4.2 | Module 7: File System Interface | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is contiguous allocation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where the blocks are located on the disk.

Question 2

Easy

Name one disadvantage of linked allocation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how locating specific data blocks is done.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of contiguous allocation?

  • Eliminates fragmentation
  • Fast sequential access
  • Flexibility in file size

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how files are laid out on the disk.

Question 2

True or False: Linked allocation prevents external fragmentation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how file space is utilized.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose a file storage system is encountering severe external fragmentation. Design an approach that combines contiguous and linked allocation to minimize this issue. Explain your rationale.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to leverage the strengths of both methods.

Question 2

Given a file system with extremely large files that require random access, suggest an optimal allocation method. Justify your choice.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What are the performance requirements for large files?

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