Which file allocation method stores blocks of a file in an ordered sequence linked together via pointers, eliminating external fragmentation but making random access slow? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which file allocation method stores blocks of a file in an ordered sequence linked together via pointers, eliminating external fragmentation but making random access slow?
A. Direct Directory Mapping
B. Linked Allocation
C. Contiguous Allocation
D. Indexed Allocation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Linked allocation chains blocks together using pointers, allowing dynamic size expansions but requiring linear scanning to read a specific internal offset.
Explanation:
Aging is a technique used to avoid resource starvation by gradually increasing the priority of tasks that have spent extended periods waiting in the ready queue.
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