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(12 Points) The UNIX file manager uses a combination of indexed allocation and linked lists for the index table. The UNI

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12 Points The Unix File Manager Uses A Combination Of Indexed Allocation And Linked Lists For The Index Table The Uni 1
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(12 Points) The UNIX file manager uses a combination of indexed allocation and linked lists for the index table. The UNIX file structure is shown on the right. Suppose the block size of the UNIX file system is 4K, and a UNIX disk block holds 2K disk addresses (i.e., pointers to 2K blocks). inode mode owner Data Data Direct block Direct block 1 Data Index Direct block 11 Single indirect Double indirect Triple Indirect Data Index Data Index Index Index Data Data Index Index Index Data Index Data 1 (3 Points) What is the maximum-sized file using only the direct pointers? Answer: 2 (3 Points) What is the maximum-sized file using the single-indirection capability? Answer: 3 (3 Points) What is the maximum-sized file using the double-indirection capability? Answer: 4 (3 Points) What is the maximum-sized file using the triple-indirection capability?