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

FTP is used to transfer

  1. programs

  2. files

  3. images

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is specifically designed for transferring files between computers over a network. While it can transfer programs and images as files, 'files' is the most accurate and general answer since it encompasses all file types.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is true ?

  1. FTP allows systems with different directory structures to transfer files

  2. FTP allows a system using ASCII and a system using EBCDIC to transfer files

  3. FTP allows a PC and a SUN workstation to transfer files

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

FTP was designed for interoperability. It handles different directory structures through pathname translation, different character encodings (ASCII vs EBCDIC) through type commands, and works across entirely different platforms like PCs and UNIX workstations. All three scenarios are valid FTP use cases.

Multiple choice

During an FTP session, the data connection is opened ........... .

  1. exactly once

  2. exactly twice

  3. as many times as necessary

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

FTP uses a separate data connection for each file transfer or directory listing. Unlike the control connection which stays open, data connections open and close as needed for transfers during an FTP session.

Multiple choice

The executable file for Windows Explorer is _____.

  1. Expol.EXE

  2. Explorer.EXE

  3. Explorer.TXT

  4. Explorer. EXT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Explorer.exe is the correct executable file for Windows Explorer, which is the main file management application in Windows. The .exe extension indicates it is an executable program file.

Multiple choice

Deleted files can be recalled in windows 98 using _______.

  1. Recycle

  2. Recycle Bin

  3. Bin Recycle

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Recycle Bin is Windows 98's temporary holding area for deleted files. When you delete files, they move there instead of being permanently erased, allowing recovery. The term 'Recycle Bin' (two words) is the correct Windows feature name.

Multiple choice

To edit a scanner image, in Windows 98, use ______.

  1. Image

  2. Images

  3. Imaging

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Windows 98 includes an accessory application called 'Imaging' (Imaging.exe) specifically for editing scanned images and working with TIFF files. The correct application name is 'Imaging' not 'Image' or 'Images' - this was Microsoft's branded scanner editing tool.

Multiple choice

The two files used by Web View is _______.

  1. Desktop.INI, Folder.HTT

  2. Desktop.INS, Folder.HTP

  3. Desktop.SNI, Folder.HST

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Web View in Windows 98 uses two configuration files: Desktop.INI (defines folder behavior) and Folder.HTT (HTML template for folder display). These files work together to create web-style folder views. The exact filenames and extensions must match Desktop.INI and Folder.HTT.

Multiple choice

MIME allows ......... data to be sent through SMTP

  1. audio

  2. non - ASCII

  3. image

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) allows various data types including audio, images, and non-ASCII text to be sent via email (SMTP). It extends the original SMTP protocol which only handled ASCII text.

Multiple choice

FTP is used to

  1. upload

  2. download

  3. both

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

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a two-way protocol that allows users to both upload files from their local system to a remote server AND download files from the server to their local system, making option C the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Taking back-up of a file against crash is a

  1. preventive measure

  2. curative measure

  3. decisive measure

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A backup is a preventive measure taken to avoid data loss in the event of a system crash, rather than a way to fix a crash that has already occurred.