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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
  1. undo data

  2. temporary data

  3. business data

  4. meta data

  5. meso data

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

This option is correct.

Multiple choice
  1. Object program

  2. Object file header

  3. Text segment

  4. Relocation information

  5. Proc-Type

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

This object file format is used to describe the size and position of the other pieces of file. The overall information about the file, such as size of the code, name of the source file it was translated from and creation data is stored in object header file.

Multiple choice
  1. file.exe

  2. file.doc

  3. file.xlf

  4. file.xls

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

.xls is the standard file extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The other extensions represent different file types: .exe for executable programs, .doc for Word documents, and .xlf for localization interchange files.

Multiple choice
  1. PNG

  2. JPEG

  3. GIF

  4. None of these

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

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) uses lossless compression, preserving all image quality without artifacts. It's superior to JPEG (lossy) for graphics with sharp edges, text, or limited colors, and more efficient than GIF for most uses while supporting alpha transparency.