File System Concepts and Structures: Master File Organization and Storage

Question 1

A file system is defined as:

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A method of organizing and storing data on a storage device

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A hardware component responsible for data retrieval

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A software application that manages file storage

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A specific type of memory designed for data storage

Question 2

Which file organization method arranges files in a tree-like structure, grouping related files together?

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Directory-based

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Sequential

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Direct

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Indexed

Question 3

The primary purpose of a root directory is to:

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Provide a central access point for all files

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Store essential operating system files

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Organize files into subdirectories

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Enhance data storage efficiency

Question 4

Which file attribute contains information about the user who owns the file?

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Owner

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Name

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Size

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Creation date

Question 5

An advantage of using an indexed file organization method over a direct file organization method is:

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Faster retrieval of individual records

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More efficient storage utilization

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Enhanced data security

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Reduced file fragmentation

Question 6

In a command-line interface, the command used to create a new directory is:

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mkdir

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cd

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ls

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pwd

Question 7

The purpose of a File Allocation Table (FAT) is to:

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Keep track of data block locations on a disk

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Provide a hierarchical structure for organizing files

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Store information about file attributes

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Protect data from unauthorized access

Question 8

The key difference between a physical and a logical file system is that:

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Physical file systems are managed by the operating system while logical file systems are managed by applications

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Physical file systems store data on disks while logical file systems store data in memory

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Physical file systems are slower than logical file systems

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Logical file systems are more secure than physical file systems

Question 9

Which file system utility is used to check the integrity of a file system?

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chkdsk

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defrag

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format

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backup

Question 10

Which file system organization technique is the most basic?

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Sequential

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Indexed

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Hashed

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B-tree

Question 11

Which of the following file system structures organizes files and directories in a tree-like hierarchy?

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Directory tree

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File allocation table (FAT)

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Disk partition

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Boot sector

Question 12

What primary purpose do file attributes serve?

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Storing information about the file (e.g., size, modification date)

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Indicating the location of the file's data on disk

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Controlling access to the file

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Preventing the file from being deleted

Question 13

Which option below is NOT a recognized type of file system?

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Database management system

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Hierarchical file system

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Flat file system

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Object-oriented file system

Question 14

What is the primary function of a file allocation table (FAT)?

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Mapping logical file blocks to physical disk blocks

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Storing the names of files and their corresponding directory entries

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Providing access control for files and directories

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Tracking free and allocated space on a disk

Question 15

Which of the following is an advantage associated with using a hierarchical file system?

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Enhanced organization and navigation

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Reduced storage overhead

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Faster search times

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Improved security

Question 16

What is the key difference between a file and a directory?

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A file stores data, while a directory stores the names of files and their locations

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A file can contain multiple directories, while a directory can only contain files

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A file is always stored on the root directory, while a directory can be stored anywhere on the disk

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A file has a fixed size, while a directory can grow and shrink dynamically

Question 17

Which file system command is used to create a new directory?

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mkdir

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create

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newdir

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mkdirectory

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a boot sector?

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Containing the code that executes when the computer starts up

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Storing the partition table for the disk

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Providing access control for the entire disk

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Storing the file allocation table

Question 19

What is the main function of a file system driver?

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Translating file system operations into commands that the disk hardware can understand

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Managing the allocation and deallocation of space on the disk

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Providing a secure environment for file storage

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Optimizing the performance of file system operations

Question 20

Which of the following is not a key component of a file system?

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Operating system kernel

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File metadata

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Directory structure

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File allocation table

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of a file allocation table (FAT)?

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To map logical file blocks to physical disk sectors

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To store file metadata

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To provide a hierarchical structure for files

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To manage file access permissions

Question 22

Which type of directory structure organizes files and directories hierarchically?

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Tree directory

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Flat directory

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Linked list directory

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Hash table directory

Question 23

What is the term for the attributes associated with a file, such as its size, creation date, and permissions?

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File metadata

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File properties

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File header

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File attributes

Question 24

What is a primary advantage of using a journaling file system?

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Enhanced data recovery in case of system failures

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Improved performance for frequently accessed files

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Reduced storage space requirements

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Increased security against unauthorized access

Question 25

What is the purpose of file compression?

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To reduce the size of files without losing data

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To encrypt files for security

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To speed up file transfers

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To prevent unauthorized access to files

Question 26

What is the primary difference between a file-oriented file system and a record-oriented file system?

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File-oriented systems store data as a continuous stream of bytes, while record-oriented systems store data as individual records.

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Record-oriented systems store data as a continuous stream of bytes, while file-oriented systems store data as individual records.

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File-oriented systems are more efficient for storing large files, while record-oriented systems are more efficient for storing small files.

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Record-oriented systems are more secure than file-oriented systems.

Question 27

In a file system, which hierarchical data structure is used to organize files and directories?

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Directory Tree

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File Allocation Table

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File Descriptor

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Inode

Question 28

Which process involves creating a new file or directory in a file system?

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Creation

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Allocation

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Linking

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Formatting

Question 29

In a file system, which attribute stores the date and time when a file was last modified?

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Modification Time

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Size

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Permissions

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Owner

Question 30

Which feature in a file system enables the quick search for files based on their names?

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Indexing

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Fragmentation

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Caching

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Partitioning

Question 31

In a file system that organizes data into fixed-size blocks, what is the term for such a system?

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Block File System

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Flat File System

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Hierarchical File System

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Journaling File System

Question 32

Which file system is commonly used in Linux operating systems?

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EXT4

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NTFS

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FAT32

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HFS+

Question 33

What is the primary advantage of using a journaling file system?

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Improved data reliability

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Increased speed

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Reduced fragmentation

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Enhanced security

Question 34

Which command in the command line lists all files and directories in the current directory?

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ls

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dir

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list

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show

Question 35

What is the purpose of a file path in a file system?

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To specify the exact location of a file on a storage device

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To store the contents of a file

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To create a new file

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To delete a file

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a component of a hierarchical file system?

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Flat structure

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Directories

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Files

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Symbolic links

Question 37

What is the function of a file directory?

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To group and organize files

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To store file data

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To provide permissions to files

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To track file history

Question 38

Which file attribute stores information about file ownership and permissions?

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File mode

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Creation timestamp

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File size

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File extension

Question 39

What is the definition of a symbolic link?

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A reference to another file or directory

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A duplicate copy of a file

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A特殊 file type for storing metadata

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A shortcut to a network resource

Question 40

What is an advantage of using a hierarchical file system?

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Improved file organization and search efficiency

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Reduced storage space

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Faster data access

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Enhanced file security

Question 41

What is the purpose of file extensions in a file system?

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To identify file types and associated applications

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To store file metadata

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To provide additional security for sensitive files

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To enhance file search functionality

Question 42

Which file system concept refers to the logical organization of files and directories?

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Directory structure

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File attributes

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Symbolic links

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File system access control

Question 43

What is the main purpose of file system access control?

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To regulate file permissions and prevent unauthorized access

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To improve file search capabilities

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To ensure file integrity and data consistency

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To optimize file storage space

Question 44

Which of the following file system utilities is used to modify file attributes?

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chmod

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df

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ls

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ps

Question 45

What is the primary difference between a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD)?

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SSDs lack moving parts and generally offer faster performance than HDDs

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HDDs have greater storage capacity than SSDs

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SSDs are more vulnerable to data loss than HDDs

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HDDs and SSDs store data identically

Question 46

Which utility is specifically designed to detect and repair errors within a file system?

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chkdsk

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format

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defrag

Question 47

Which file system structure is best suited for storing large files, like video files, that are accessed sequentially?

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Sequential File System

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Indexed Sequential Access Method (ISAM)

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Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)

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Hierarchical File System

Question 48

What file attribute keeps track of the last time a file was accessed?

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Last Access Time

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File Type

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File Size

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Creation Time

Question 49

A directory that holds other directories is called a(n):

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Parent Directory

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Root Directory

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Child Directory

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Leaf Directory

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a common file system used in modern operating systems?

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DOS FAT16

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HFS+

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NTFS

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ext4

Question 51

In a file system, what is the primary function of an 'inode'?

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Storing file metadata and location pointers

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Performing file encryption

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Managing user permissions

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Maintaining the directory structure

Question 52

What type of file system lets multiple users access and change the same file at the same time?

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Concurrent File System

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Distributed File System

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Indexed File System

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Sequential File System

Question 53

Which file organization method uses a table to store file pointers, allowing for quick access to specific parts of a file?

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Indexed Sequential Access Method (ISAM)

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Direct Access Method

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Sequential File Access

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Linked List Method

Question 54

The process of setting up a storage device to hold data in a structured way, like files and folders, is called:

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File System Formatting

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Disk Partitioning

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Data Compression

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Data Backup

Question 55

When you delete a file, it's not immediately gone from the storage device. Why?

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It's moved to a temporary area like the Recycle Bin for potential recovery.

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The file is encrypted before it's removed.

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The file system needs to scan the whole storage device before deleting.

Question 56

What is a main benefit of using a hierarchical file system?

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It makes it easier to organize files and navigate through them.

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It strengthens security by encrypting files.

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It makes accessing files faster.

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It increases the storage capacity of the device.