MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

UNIX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The purpose of a Unix File system is to:
A
Organize files on mass storage
B
Offer hierarchical storage space for one or more users
C
Enable users to create directories
D
All of the above
E
Only a and c
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unix file system is a logical method of organizing and storing large amounts of information in a way that makes it easy to manage. A file is a smallest unit in which the information is stored.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was originally designed as a time-sharing system to serve several users simultaneous. Unix allows direct communication with the computer via a terminal, hence being very interactive and giving the user direct control over the computer resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -Linux file system is generally a built-in layer of a Linux operating system used to handle the data management of the storage. It helps to arrange the file on the disk storage. It manages the file name, file size, creation date, and much more information about a file.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Unix operating system is a set of programs that act as a link between the computer and the user. The operating system, often known as the kernel, is a collection of computer programmes that manage the resources on the system and plan every aspect of the hardware configuration of the computer.

Detailed explanation-5: -The seven standard Unix file types are regular, directory, symbolic link, FIFO special, block special, character special, and socket as defined by POSIX.

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