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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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Q61.
On systems where there are multiple operating system, the decision to load a particular one is done by :

a.

boot loader

b.

boot strap

c.

process control block

d.

file control block

Discuss
Answer: (a).boot loader
Q62.
The VFS (virtual file system) activates file system specific operations to handle local requests according to their _______

a.

size

b.

commands

c.

timings

d.

file system types

Discuss
Answer: (d).file system types
Q63.
The real disadvantage of a linear list of directory entries is the :

a.

size of the linear list in memory

b.

linear search to find a file

c.

it is not reliable

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (b).linear search to find a file
Q64.
Contiguous allocation of a file is defined by :

a.

disk address of the first block & length

b.

length & size of the block

c.

size of the block

d.

total size of the file

Discuss
Answer: (a).disk address of the first block & length
Q65.
One difficulty of contiguous allocation is :

a.

finding space for a new file

b.

inefficient

c.

costly

d.

time taking

Discuss
Answer: (a).finding space for a new file
Q66.
_______ and ________ are the most common strategies used to select a free hole from the set of available holes.

a.

First fit, Best fit

b.

Worst fit, First fit

c.

Best fit, Worst fit

d.

None of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (a).First fit, Best fit
Q67.
The first fit and best fit algorithms suffer from :

a.

internal fragmentation

b.

external fragmentation

c.

starvation

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (b).external fragmentation
Q68.
To solve the problem of external fragmentation, ________ needs to be done periodically.

a.

compaction

b.

check

c.

formatting

d.

replacing memory

Discuss
Answer: (a).compaction
Q69.
If too little space is allocated to a file

a.

the file will not work

b.

there will not be any space for the data, as the FCB takes it all

c.

the file cannot be extended

d.

the file cannot be opened

Discuss
Answer: (c).the file cannot be extended
Q70.
A device driver can be thought of as a translator. Its input consists of _____ commands and output consists of _______ instructions.

a.

high level, low level

b.

low level, high level

c.

complex, simple

d.

low level, complex

Discuss
Answer: (a).high level, low level
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