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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What structure does a linked list of free blocks use?
💡 Hint: Think about how items are connected in a series.
Question 2
Easy
How does a block get freed in this structure?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of lists — where can you quickly add something?
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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 method for managing free blocks in this structure?
- Array
- Linked List
- Tree
💡 Hint: Remember how each block connects to its neighbor.
Question 2
True or False: The linked list method is efficient for finding contiguous free blocks.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how you'd search through a line of items.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a file system management routine that uses linked lists for handling allocations and deallocations of free blocks. Describe how you would handle a situation where a free block's pointer is corrupted.
💡 Hint: Think about backup systems or how you could ensure pointers are tracked elsewhere.
Question 2
Why might an organization choose a linked list over a bitmap system for managing free blocks, despite the performance trade-offs? Discuss potential scenarios.
💡 Hint: Consider environments with unpredictable workloads that often change.
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