IT311_Applied-OS_Finals_Quiz-02

The _____ is responsible for controlling access, modifying, and organizing files in a computer system.

To ensure efficient storage and access, the file manager uses a specific _____ to determine where and how files are stored.

_____ record organization is the easiest to implement because records are stored and retrieved serially.

In file management, an _____ file name describes the entire path, including the directory and drive label.

Contiguous storage allocation allows for ease of direct access since all records are stored in the same _____ area.

Files with extensions such as .BAT or .EXE are identified by the _____ system as part of its standard set.

When the file manager clears a user for file access, it must _____ the file and record its usage.

Front-end _____ is used in databases to compress index files and save storage space.

If direct access to a record in a variable-length file is needed, the _____ must be done using sequential search.

Master File Directory (MFD) stores the names and _____ of every file on a volume.