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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 technology architecture
  1. Lists the file or directory contents that the link references

  2. Lists the name in each slot for each directory specified in the Directory parameter.

  3. Displays nonprintable characters in file names as a ? (question mark) and Reverses the order of the sort.

  4. Lists all subdirectories recursively.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ls -lqr combines flags: -l (long format), -q (show non-printable characters as ?), and -r (reverse order). When combined, it displays detailed listings with non-printable characters replaced by ? and reverses the sort order (typically smallest files first when sorted by size).

Multiple choice technology
  1. VSAM

  2. QSAM

  3. xml file

  4. text file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Extract records are received through QSAM (Queued Sequential Access Method), which is the standard access method for this data transfer. VSAM is a different access method, and XML/text files are not the primary mechanism.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Images are stored in FAP

  2. It contains the attributes of the object.

  3. It contains the offset value of the image

  4. FAP files can be read by the processing system and batch system.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement C is incorrect because FAP files store images and their attributes, not offset values. Offset values would typically be stored in separate index or reference files. Options A, B, and D describe actual FAP file characteristics.

Multiple choice technology
  1. It is a comma-delimited list of one or more recipient list.

  2. The specific recipients only receive the copy.

  3. Without defining in FORM.DAT, one can send the copy to recipient defined in recipient list.

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks which statement about recipient lists is incorrect. Option C states that you can send copies to recipients defined in the recipient list without defining them in FORM.DAT, which is indeed incorrect because FORM.DAT (or similar control form definitions) is required for proper recipient configuration in CICS form handling. Options A, B, and D are either correct statements or not the incorrect statement being sought.

Multiple choice technology mainframe
  1. DFHEIBLK

  2. DFHAID

  3. DFHBMSCA

  4. DFHKEYS

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

DFHAID is the CICS copybook that defines constants for attention identifier (AID) keys like PF1, ENTER, CLEAR, etc. DFHEIBLK defines the EIB structure itself. DFHBMSCA contains basic mapping support constants, and DFHKEYS is not a standard CICS copybook.

Multiple choice technology
  1. central place for storing code to be shared

  2. to store images

  3. to store files

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A script library serves as a centralized repository for storing reusable code that can be shared across multiple applications and design elements. This allows developers to maintain code in one place and reference it from forms, views, agents, and other components. Options B and C are incorrect because script libraries are specifically for code, not for storing images or files directly.

Multiple choice technology
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is incorrect because it says 'Files are the central place' rather than 'The Files resource is the central place.' Files themselves are not the central place - the shared resource container called 'Files' is where you import and store files like HTML documents for use throughout your applications. The distinction is between the storage mechanism (the resource) and the stored items.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Notes Storage Facility

  2. Notes Template Facility

  3. Both

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The .NSF extension stands for 'Notes Storage Facility' and is used for standard database files in Lotus Notes/Domino. These files store both the application design elements and user data. Option B is incorrect because .NTF is the extension for template files, not regular databases. NSF files are the runtime databases that users interact with.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Notes Storage Facility

  2. Notes Template Facility

  3. Both

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The .NTF extension specifically stands for 'Notes Template Facility' and is used for template database files in Lotus Notes/Domino. Templates serve as blueprints for creating new databases - they contain design elements but no user data. Option A is incorrect because NSF refers to regular storage facility databases, not templates. NTF files are the master templates from which NSF databases are created.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Image file

  2. Animation/movie file

  3. Audio file

  4. MS Office document

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The .MOV extension is Apple's QuickTime multimedia file format, specifically designed for storing video and audio content. It is a container format used for video files, not images, audio-only files, or documents.

Multiple choice technology
  1. Backup file

  2. Audio file

  3. Animation/movie file

  4. MS Encarta document

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The .BAK extension is universally used across operating systems and applications to denote backup files. When programs create backup copies of documents, configurations, or databases, they typically append .bak to indicate it's a backup copy. It's not associated with audio files, animations, or MS Encarta documents.

Multiple choice technology operating systems
  1. keyboard

  2. terminal

  3. server

  4. host

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In Unix, a character special file represents a device that transmits data sequentially, byte by byte, without buffering. A keyboard is a classic example of a character input device, whereas storage devices are block devices.

Multiple choice technology operating systems
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A Unix directory file has a minimum of 2 links: one is the directory's own entry (the '.' link), and the second is the link from its parent directory (the '..' entry in the parent pointing to this directory). This makes the statement 'minimum number of links is 2' FALSE - directory files actually have at least 2 links by default, not exactly 2, and can have more as subdirectories are added.

Multiple choice technology
  1. documentum.properties

  2. documentum.config

  3. config.properties

  4. dfc.properties

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The dfc.properties file contains Docbroker connection information including host, port, and other connection parameters. DFC clients read this file to locate and connect to the appropriate Docbroker.