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If your file size is (12*size of one block) or less, how many indirect pointing blocks do you need ?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 4

  4. 8
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B Correct answer
Explanation

With 12 direct pointers available in an inode, files up to 12 blocks can be addressed directly without any indirection. Since the file size is exactly 12 blocks or less, all data fits within the direct pointer capacity, requiring zero indirect pointing blocks.

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