Description: A mounted file system refers to a file system that has been integrated and is currently accessible to the operating system. This ‘mounting’ process allows the operating system to recognize and use the file system stored on a storage device, such as a hard drive, flash drive, or network file system. When a file system is mounted, it is assigned an access point in the operating system’s directory hierarchy, enabling users and applications to interact with the files and directories contained within it. This process is fundamental for data management, as without mounting, the operating system would not be able to access the information stored on the device. Mounted file systems can be temporary, such as those used in specific work sessions, or permanent, like those mounted at system startup. The ability to dynamically mount and unmount file systems is a key feature in modern operating systems, facilitating resource management and flexibility in data handling.
