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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Files and Directories with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Files and Directories, a crucial aspect of Operating System. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Files and Directories, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Operating System.

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Q11.
To organise file systems on disk, :

a.

they are split into one or more partitions

b.

information about files is added to each partition

c.

they are made on different storage spaces

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (b).information about files is added to each partition
Q12.
The directory can be viewed as a _________ that translates file names into their directory entries.

a.

symbol table

b.

partition

c.

swap space

d.

cache

Discuss
Answer: (a).symbol table
Q13.
In the single level directory :

a.

All files are contained in different directories all at the same level

b.

All files are contained in the same directory

c.

Depends on the operating system

d.

None of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (b).All files are contained in the same directory
Q14.
In the single level directory :

a.

all directories must have unique names

b.

all files must have unique names

c.

all files must have unique owners

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (b).all files must have unique names
Q15.
In the two level directory structure :

a.

each user has his/her own user file directory

b.

the system doesn’t its own master file directory

c.

all of the mentioned

d.

none of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (a).each user has his/her own user file directory
Q16.
When a user job starts in a two level directory system, or a user logs in :

a.

the users user file directory is searched

b.

the system’s master file directory is not searched

c.

the master file directory is indexed by user name or account number, and each entry points to the UFD for that user

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (c).the master file directory is indexed by user name or account number, and each entry points to the UFD for that user
Q17.
When a user refers to particular file :

a.

system MFD is searched

b.

his own UFD is not searched

c.

both MFD and UFD are searched

d.

every directory is searched

Discuss
Answer: (c).both MFD and UFD are searched
Q18.
The disadvantage of the two level directory structure is that :

a.

it does not solve the name collision problem

b.

it solves the name collision problem

c.

it does not isolate users from one another

d.

it isolates users from one another

Discuss
Answer: (d).it isolates users from one another
Q19.
In the tree structured directories,

a.

the tree has the stem directory

b.

the tree has the leaf directory

c.

the tree has the root directory

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (c).the tree has the root directory
Q20.
The current directory contains, most of the files that are :

a.

of current interest to the user

b.

stored currently in the system

c.

not used in the system

d.

not of current interest to the system

Discuss
Answer: (a).of current interest to the user
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