File Allocation Table (Noun)
Meaning
The part of a floppy disk or hard disk where information is stored about the location of each piece of information on the disk (and about the location of unusable areas of the disk).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The file allocation table plays a crucial role in managing the storage and retrieval of files on the disk.
- When a file is deleted, the operating system updates the file allocation table to mark the corresponding space as available.
- A damaged or corrupted file allocation table can lead to data loss and system crashes.
- The file allocation table is used by the operating system to determine the location and allocation of free space on the disk.
- The file allocation table is typically stored at the beginning of the disk and is replicated at other locations to ensure data integrity.