Understanding File Management Basics

What is the main function of an operating system related to files?

• To create new hardware

• To manage files and directories

• To design websites

• To play music

How are files organised in an operating system?

• In a straight line

• In a circular pattern

• Using a hierarchy of directories

• Randomly scattered

What is the visual representation of the directory structure called?

• A pie chart

• A tree diagram

• A bar graph

• A line graph

What is the smallest unit of data storage in an operating system?

• A byte

• A block

• A file

• A directory

What is "slack space" in file storage?

• Space used by temporary files

• Unused space in a block

• Space reserved for system files

• Space used by deleted files

Which of the following is NOT a common file action?

• Create

• Save

• Paint

• Delete

What does "read" access permission allow a user to do?

• Edit the file

• View the file content

• Delete the file

• Execute the file

What access level allows a user to run executable files?

• Read

• Write

• Execute

• Delete

In the example, what access does Alice have to the website code file?

• Read-only

• Write-only

• Read/Write

• Execute-only

Bob is a teacher. What access does Bob have to the class' register?

• No access

• Read-only

• Read/Write

• Execute-only