Using a larger block size in a fixed block size file system leads to
2009
Using a larger block size in a fixed block size file system leads to
- A.
better disk throughput but poorer disk space utilization
- B.
better disk throughput and better disk space utilization
- C.
poorer disk throughput but better disk space utilization
- D.
poorer disk throughput and poorer disk space utilization
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Correct answer: A
Larger block sizes reduce I/O overhead, improving throughput. However, they increase internal fragmentation, leading to poorer space utilization.
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