ACtE04 · Chapter 4Computer Organization & Embedded Systems🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: e1386e33
In FAT-based disk file systems (FAT12, FAT16, FAT32), the metadata describing file names, sizes, attributes, and starting cluster pointers is stored in the:
In FAT-based disk file systems (FAT12, FAT16, FAT32), the metadata describing file names, sizes, attributes, and starting cluster pointers is stored in the:
Multiple Choice Options
- A✓ Correct Option
Root File Directory Table / Directory Entries
- B
Master Boot Record (MBR) boot code only
- C
L1 Cache memory
- D
Motherboard BIOS ROM
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
In FAT file systems, file metadata (filename, extension, file size, creation timestamp, attributes, and the index of the first cluster) is stored in 32-byte Directory Entries located in the Root Directory Table and subdirectories.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (File Directory Table / FAT entries): Correct; stores file metadata and cluster pointers.
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Option B (MBR boot code): Contains partition tables and initial bootloader code.
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Option C (L1 Cache): Volatile CPU cache.
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Option D (BIOS ROM): Firmware for POST and hardware initialization.
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