Practice Linear List (of Directory Entries) - 8.2.1 | Module 8: File System Implementation - Deep Dive into Persistent Storage Management | Operating Systems
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8.2.1 - Linear List (of Directory Entries)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a linear list in a file system do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a list keeps items organized.

Question 2

Easy

How is a file entry typically structured in a linear list?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the elements that identify a file.

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 utilizing a linear list for directory entries?

  • Complex Implementation
  • Simplicity of Design
  • High Lookup Speed

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what makes it easy to use.

Question 2

True or False: Linear lists provide O(1) lookup time for directories.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how linear searches work.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Critically analyze the impact of using a linear list for directories on both small and large scale applications. Contrast these scenarios with potential solutions that utilize alternative data structures.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how directory size influences performance.

Question 2

Design a small file management system using a linear list and describe how it handles file operations like creation, deletion, and retrieval.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think step-by-step through each operation on the list.

Challenge and get performance evaluation