Multiple choice technology operating systems

A directory is stored on the hard disk like any other file.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

In Unix filesystems, directories ARE stored as special files on disk containing filename-to-inode mappings. They have file metadata (permissions, timestamps, ownership) just like regular files, with a special 'd'irectory bit set. This is a core Unix design principle.

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