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File Systems
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- 1What is the purpose of a `File System`?To organize the data on a storage device, so that it can be stored and retrieved.
(allows read/write) - 2What is a `File System`?The set of logical rules for managing `files` and their `metadata`.
- 3How does a `File System` achieve its purpose?Attaching metadata to each piece of "content" data.
- 4What are some responsibilities of a `File System`?Storage space arrangement, efficiency, integrity of data, reliability, managing `data` & `metadata` of files.
- 5Do all devices use the same `File Systems`?Some file systems are compatible across devices, but will differ based on the medium of storage & how data is accessed.
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- A-Level Mastering Computing Book Flashcards on File Systems, created by art.k on 18/02/2016.
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