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authormo khan <mo@mokhan.ca>2021-04-18 17:38:56 -0600
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1. Deleting a file. Remove the file entry from the directory and release file space.
1. Truncating a file. Reset size of file to 0 and keep other attributes.
1. To create a new file, an application program calls on the logical file system. Describe the steps the logical file system takes to create a file. (8 marks)
+ 1. Find space in the file system for the file.
+ 1. Create an entry for the new file in the directory.
1. How is a hash table superior to a simple linear list structure? What issue must be handled by hash table implementation? (8 marks)
1. What are the factors influencing the selection of a disk-scheduling algorithm? (8 marks)
1. Explain the disadvantage(s) of the SSTF scheduling algorithm. (8 marks)