Computer Knowledge
Computer File Systems
1,249 Questions
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
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Image file
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Audio file
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Animation/movie file
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MS Office document
C
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.MOV is a file extension used by Apple's QuickTime framework for multimedia files. It stores video, audio, and text in separate tracks, allowing for flexible editing and playback.
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A Jumper Programmed Graphic
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A type of hard disk
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A unit of measure for memory
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A format for an image file
D
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JPG (or JPEG) is a widely used compressed image format that uses lossy compression to reduce file size while maintaining reasonable image quality. It's named after the Joint Photographic Experts Group who developed the standard and is commonly used for photographs and complex images.
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Compressed Archive file
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Screensaver
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Programming/scripting related file
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Hypertext related file
C
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The .CPP file extension is used for C++ source code files, which are programming files. C++ is a widely-used programming language, and .cpp files contain the actual code written by programmers. The other options are incorrect: .cpp is not a compressed archive, screensaver, or hypertext file.
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Image file
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System file
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Programming/scripting related file
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MS Fast Find file
A
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The .WMF (Windows Metafile) extension refers to an image file format developed by Microsoft. It's a vector graphics format that can store both vector and raster images. Windows Metafiles were commonly used for clip art and scalable graphics in earlier Windows versions.
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Compressed Archive file
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Windows Clipboard
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Animation/movie file
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MS Encarta document
B
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The .CLP extension refers to Windows Clipboard files. These files store copied data (text, images, etc.) that can be pasted later. CLP files were more common in older Windows versions for saving clipboard contents. It is not a compressed archive, animation file, or Encarta document.
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New Technology File Software
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New Technology File System
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New Terminology File System
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New Trial File System
B
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NTFS (New Technology File System) is a proprietary file system developed by Microsoft. It was introduced with Windows NT and has been the default file system for Windows consumer versions since Windows XP. NTFS supports file-level security, compression, encryption, and large file sizes.
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i & ii
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all of the above
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i,ii,iii
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ii
C
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SAP BW supports flat file imports for ASCII, CSV, and binary file formats through data transfer processes. XML files require different loading mechanisms (XML adapters) and are not treated as standard flat file imports.
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TMAEAR
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TMBEAR
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TMBConfig.Properties
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TMAConfig.Properties
C
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Configuration parameters in Java/enterprise applications are typically stored in .properties files. The naming convention TMBConfig.Properties follows the standard pattern where the filename clearly indicates its purpose as a configuration file for TMB-related settings, making it the correct choice.
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File sets are partitioned.
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File sets are unpartitioned.
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File sets are stored as a single file.
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File sets are readable by external applications.
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(A) Input
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(B) I-O
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(C) Output
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(D) A or B or C
B
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To use the REWRITE statement in COBOL to update an existing record in a file, the file must be opened in I-O (Input-Output) mode. Opening in INPUT mode only allows reading, while OUTPUT mode only allows writing new records, making I-O the only valid mode.
A
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A COBOL program can use files that are defined and allocated in JCL without re-declaring them in the COBOL program. The file definition in the COBOL SELECT/FD statements describes the file structure, but the actual allocation can be handled entirely through JCL DD statements. This is standard mainframe practice where JCL manages external resources.
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background colors
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sounds
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color charts
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large pictures
B
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WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) stores audio data, while MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) stores musical instrument information such as notes and timing. Both are file extensions associated with sound and audio, not visual elements like colors or pictures.
A
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Although standard Flex applications running in the Flash Player browser sandbox cannot directly access the local file system due to security restrictions, Flex applications developed for Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) have full local filesystem access using classes like File and FileStream.
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a. copy privilege enables the user to copy folders within the same repository alone.
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b. Copy privilege enables the user to read and write on folders
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c. Manage versions privilege enable the user to read and write on folders
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d.Mange versions privilege enable the user to read on folders
C
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Manage Versions privilege in Informatica allows users to both read from and write to folders, making it a comprehensive access right. Copy privilege is specifically for duplicating folders within the same repository, not for read/write operations. Option A incorrectly limits copy to same repository only, option B incorrectly associates copy with read/write, and option D incorrectly states manage versions is read-only.
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compresses a file and returns the original file with .z extension
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to backup the file systems
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creates an archive of files into a single file
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will initiate an interactive conversation with user
C
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Explanation
The tar command creates an archive file by combining multiple files and directories into a single archive file. While tar itself doesn't compress (it just archives), it's commonly used in conjunction with compression tools like gzip to create compressed backups (.tar.gz files).