Practice Contiguous Allocation - 8.3.1 | Module 8: File System Implementation - Deep Dive into Persistent Storage Management | Operating Systems
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8.3.1 - Contiguous Allocation

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is contiguous allocation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how files are stored sequentially.

Question 2

Easy

What metadata is necessary for contiguous allocation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What information do we need to keep track of a file's location?

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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 benefit of contiguous allocation?

  • Complex management
  • Efficient access
  • High fragmentation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the overall speed of data retrieval.

Question 2

True or False: Contiguous allocation eliminates external fragmentation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens as files are allocated and deallocated.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider you've been tasked with designing a file system using contiguous allocation. Discuss how you could implement a strategy that minimizes external fragmentation while allowing for dynamic file growth.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about proactive measures to monitor and manage disk space.

Question 2

Analyze the trade-offs between contiguous and linked allocations in a multi-user environment where files frequently change size and users share the disk space.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the behaviors of different allocation strategies impact user experience.

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