27) The file system must maintain a directory structure for each device. In most cases, the directory for each device is stored on the device itself. In many computer systems, each file system is called a

a) disk.

b) volume.

c) directory.

d) partition.

Section 17.5 File Systems, Volumes, Disks, Partitions, and Storage Pools

28) The UNIX system does not attempt to avoid cycles. Instead, it restricts access to the linking capability of the system. Normal users may only create hard links to files, but not to ___________. This prevents normal users from inadvertently creating cycles.

a) files in use

b) directories

c) root folders

d) working folders

Section 17.6 The Directory Structure

29) What protocol is designed for accessing and maintaining distributed network directory information services?

a) UDP

b) FTP

c) LDAP

d) DHCP

Section 17.7 Network File Access

30) An alternative to the client-server based approaches to file access in an enterprise is to have storage devices located together in a separate network that is accessible from all servers. This method is known as

a) disk networking.

b) fabric area storage.

c) storage area network.

d) multi-storage networking.

Section 17.8 Storage Area Networks

31) Which is NOT true about Access Control Lists (ACL)?

a) ACLs are not very granular

b) Storage space is needed for the ACL

c) ACLs are an ideal file protection service

d) Mechanisms are needed to check the ACL whenever a file is accessed

Section 17.9 File Protection

32) In contrast to ACLs, a file system can define three groups: an owner, a group associated with the file, and a universe that consists of everyone else. These groups are then assigned read, write, and __________ privileges.

a) open

b) share

c) print

d) execute

Section 17.9 File