UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER FILES
FILE SYSTEMS
Question
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True
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a computer, a file system–sometimes written filesystem–is the way in which files are named and where they are placed logically for storage and retrieval. Without a file system, stored information wouldn’t be isolated into individual files and would be difficult to identify and retrieve.
Detailed explanation-2: -The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size. When you add information to a word-processing document, one of the roles that your operating system plays is that is saves your unsaved work to temporary storage.
Detailed explanation-3: -A file system is a set of data structures, interfaces, abstractions, and APIs that work together to manage any type of file on any type of storage device, in a consistent manner. Each operating system uses a particular file system to manage the files.
Detailed explanation-4: -An integral part of an OS is what is called a File System. A File System is a data structure that stores data and information on storage devices (hard drives, floppy disc, etc.), making them easily retrievable. Different OS’s use different file systems, but all have similar features.