Computer Knowledge

Computer File Systems

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Computer file systems dictate how data is stored, organized, and retrieved on storage devices. Important concepts include file allocation tables, access mechanisms, and various formats like sequential and video files. Candidates preparing for banking and government exams should practice these fundamentals thoroughly.

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Computer File Systems Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge

File Extension for power point

  1. .doc

  2. .xls

  3. .ppt

  4. none
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The .ppt extension is the traditional file format for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations (versions 97-2003). This binary format was replaced by .pptx in Office 2007, but .ppt remains a recognizable extension for PowerPoint files. Note: Option C has a slight typo with .ppt instead of just .ppt, but it's clearly intended to be the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge

L&T has created a file of ex-L&T's there they record their names location years with L& T their track record etc. What name they give to the file?

  1. Alumnous files

  2. Files Rembered

  3. Long see files

  4. The Ex-files
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

L&T named their alumni database 'The Ex-files' as a clever play on words - referring to former employees ('ex') and the popular paranormal TV show 'The X-Files'. The other options don't match L&T's actual naming convention.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

__________ infect files without changing their size or damaging the file, by overwriting unused areas of executable files

  1. blankspace viruses

  2. cavity viruses

  3. gap viruses

  4. XSS Worm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cavity viruses infect executable files by inserting their code into unused spaces (cavities) within the file, which means they don't change the file's overall size. This stealth technique helps avoid detection based on file size changes. The other options are either made-up terms or unrelated attacks (XSS Worm is a web vulnerability, not a file virus type).

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.WAV )

  1. Image file

  2. Winamp playlist

  3. Animation/Movie file

  4. Audio file
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is a standard audio file format developed by Microsoft and IBM. It stores uncompressed audio data and is commonly used for high-quality audio on Windows systems. Image files use extensions like .JPG or .PNG, Winamp uses .M3U playlists, and video/movie files use .AVI or .MP4.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.PSD )

  1. Image File

  2. Adobe Acrobat File

  3. Compressed Archive file

  4. MS Office Document
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

PSD is the proprietary file format for Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard image editing software. It stands for 'Photoshop Document' and stores layers, masks, and other image manipulation data. Adobe Acrobat files are PDFs, compressed archives use .ZIP or .RAR, and MS Office documents use extensions like .DOCX or .XLSX.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.MOV )

  1. Image File

  2. Audio File

  3. Animation/Movie File

  4. MS Office Document
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

MOV is a file extension for the QuickTime multimedia format developed by Apple, used for storing and playing video and animation files. It can contain multiple tracks for audio, video, and text. Image files use .JPG or .PNG, audio files use .MP3 or .WAV, and MS Office documents use .DOCX or .PPTX.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.PSP )

  1. System File

  2. Image File

  3. Animation/Movie File

  4. Active server page
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

.PSP is the file extension for PaintShop Pro, a popular image editing software. It stores layered image data and is specifically used for raster graphics, making 'Image File' the correct category. System files use extensions like .SYS or .DLL, while movie files use .AVI, .MOV, or .MP4.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.LNK )

  1. Windows shortcut file

  2. Hypertext related file

  3. Temporary file

  4. Image file
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

.LNK is the standard file extension for Windows shortcuts. These are small files that point to another file or program location on the system, allowing quick access. They are not hypertext files, temporary files (which use .TMP), or image files.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.TTF )

  1. Image File

  2. True Type Font

  3. Audio File

  4. Programming/Script Related File
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

.TTF stands for TrueType Font, a widely used font format developed by Apple and Microsoft. It contains outline font data for displaying text on screens and in print. It is not an image file format (like .JPG or .PNG), audio file (.MP3), or programming file (.PY, .JS).

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.ICO )

  1. Icon

  2. Audion File

  3. Animation/Movie File

  4. Image Color Matching Profile File
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

.ICO is the standard file extension for icon files used in Windows operating systems. These files contain small bitmap images at multiple sizes and color depths. Option D 'Image Color Matching Profile File' refers to .ICM files, not icons. Audio files use extensions like .MP3 or .WAV.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

This extension refers usually to what kind of file? (.PHP )

  1. MS Encarta Document

  2. Temporary File

  3. MS Fast Find File

  4. Programming/Scripting Related File
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

.PHP is the file extension for PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), a server-side scripting language used for web development. PHP files contain programming code that executes on web servers to generate dynamic content. They are not MS Encarta documents (.EZT), temporary files (.TMP), or Fast Find files (.FFL).