_____ stores entries about files and their characteristics.
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_____ stores entries about files and their characteristics.
- A.
File application table
- B.
File access table
- C.
Format allocation table
- D.
File allocation table
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Correct answer: D
In Operating Systems, the File Allocation Table (FAT) is a data structure used by the file system to maintain information about files. It stores details like:
File location on disk
Allocation of blocks
File status and linking of clusters
Thus, it keeps track of file entries and their characteristics.