Practice Hash Table (for Directory Entries) - 8.2.2 | Module 8: File System Implementation - Deep Dive into Persistent Storage Management | Operating Systems
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8.2.2 - Hash Table (for Directory Entries)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a hash table?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about data retrieval efficiency.

Question 2

Easy

Describe one advantage of using hash tables in file storage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider speed and efficiency.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of hash tables?

  • A. Slow retrieval times
  • B. Fast lookup performance
  • C. Complexity in design

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how speed influences data access.

Question 2

True or False: All hash functions yield unique hash values for every input.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the concept of collision.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Devise a system for a new hash function to reduce collisions when storing employee records which often have similar names.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you can diversify inputs.

Question 2

Critique the existing hash table design you know, discussing how you would address its vulnerabilities.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Assess how entries manage space and access.

Challenge and get performance evaluation