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Blocks pointing to data blocks (single indirect, double indirect) are collectively known as ______

  1. Pointer data

  2. Metadata

  3. Information data

  4. backup data
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks what blocks pointing to data blocks (single indirect, double indirect) are collectively known as. While these are technically part of the inode's indirect pointer structure, 'Metadata' (option B) is the best available answer among the options, though it's not entirely precise - they're more accurately called indirect pointer blocks or simply indirect blocks.

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