1.How many functions can talk to the kernel to write data to a file? How many different calls are there for different types of I/O like files, sockets, etc?

2. What is the difference between a binary file and an ASCII file? List 2 types of binary files.

3. What do we use to describe file metadata in a Linux type filesystem?

4. How can we make sure that it is "fair" for all processes as it relates to having it appear that all processes are running "at the same time"?

5. Explain what epoch means and how it relates to the clock in a Linux operating system

6. List 3 ways you can achieve block level redundancy in filesystems.