Multiple choice

A large computer information system maintains many different computer files, which file is called perpetual file?

  1. Log file

  2. Master file

  3. Specialised file

  4. Update file
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In file organization systems, a master file contains permanent or semi-permanent data that changes slowly over time. Log files record activities, specialized files serve specific purposes, and update files contain temporary changes. The perpetual file is the master file as it maintains the core persistent data.

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