engineering computer science MCQ #1848

What is the primary purpose of a file system's inode?

engineering computer science MCQ #1848

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary purpose of a file system's inode?

    • A) To store file data
    • B) To manage file metadata
    • C) To schedule disk I/O
    • D) To handle file permissions

    Answer: To manage file metadata

    Explanation: Inodes store metadata about files, such as ownership, permissions, and location on disk, facilitating file system management.