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Module 3 - Question Bank

The document contains a series of questions related to file systems, including definitions, access methods, directory structures, file protection, and various file allocation methods. It also covers topics such as I/O systems, scheduling algorithms, storage management, and Inter-Process Communication (IPC). Additionally, there are case study questions focusing on NAND flash storage systems and their management.

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Module 3 - Question Bank

The document contains a series of questions related to file systems, including definitions, access methods, directory structures, file protection, and various file allocation methods. It also covers topics such as I/O systems, scheduling algorithms, storage management, and Inter-Process Communication (IPC). Additionally, there are case study questions focusing on NAND flash storage systems and their management.

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2-Mark Questions

1. What is a file?
2. List the different access methods used in file systems.
3. What is the purpose of a directory structure?
4. Define file protection.
5. Mention any two file allocation methods.
6. What is contiguous allocation?
7. Define file system mounting.
8. What is the use of free space management?
9. What is a partition in the context of file systems?
10. List any two file-sharing mechanisms.
11. What are the components of an I/O system?
12. Define HDD scheduling.
13. What is the purpose of NVM scheduling?
14. What is the difference between I/O hardware and storage device management?
15. What is the role of storage attachment in mass storage?
16. Mention any one file system used in Windows OS.
17. What is IPC (Inter-Process Communication)?
18. What is the purpose of file system implementation?
19. What is inode?
20. What is NAND flash storage?

8-Mark Questions

1. Explain the different file access methods (sequential, direct, and indexed). Provide
suitable use cases.
2. Discuss the various directory structures used in file systems. Compare their
advantages and disadvantages.
3. Explain protection mechanisms in file systems. How does OS ensure access control
and security?
4. Describe different file allocation methods: contiguous, linked, and indexed. Use
diagrams and compare them.
5. Explain the structure of a typical file system. How is a file control block (FCB)
used?
6. How is free space managed in file systems? Explain bitmap, linked list, and
grouping techniques.
7. What is file mounting? Explain how partitions are created and how mounting is
handled in modern OS.
8. Discuss file sharing. What issues arise in a multi-user system and how are they
addressed?
9. Describe the architecture of I/O systems. Explain the interaction between I/O
hardware and OS.
10. Compare and contrast different HDD scheduling algorithms: FCFS, SSTF,
SCAN, C-SCAN.
11. What is NVM scheduling? How does it differ from traditional disk scheduling
techniques?
12. Discuss various methods of storage device management in operating systems.
13. Explain storage attachment. Compare network-attached storage (NAS) and storage
area networks (SAN).
14. Write a short note on NAND flash storage system. How does it differ from
HDD/SSD?
15. Explain the concept of Inter-Process Communication (IPC) in Windows. Discuss
different IPC mechanisms supported.
16. Case Study Question: Analyze the file system management of a NAND flash storage
system with respect to wear leveling and garbage collection.

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