Answer - When a file is created inside a directory, it accesses the two attributes, namely, file name and inode number. The file name is first mapped with Inode number and stored in the table and then this Inode number serves as a medium to access Inode. Thus, an inode can be defined as an entry created and set aside on a section of the disk for a file system. It serves as a data structure and nearly stores each information that is required to be known about a file. This information usually includes the following details; The File location on the disk The Size of the file The Device Id and Group Id The File mode information The File protection flags The Access privileges for owner, group. The Timestamps for file creation, modifications