Computer Knowledge
Computer File Systems
1,516 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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On your computer
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On one massive computer - the www
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On individual computers, often known as servers
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On a network of routers
C
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The correct answer is C because files on the internet are stored on individual computers called servers, which host websites and deliver content when requested. The internet is not one single massive computer (option B), nor does it store files on your personal computer (option A) or on routers (option D), which simply direct traffic between servers.
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FileUpLoad
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Function
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File
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Date
C
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In server-side JavaScript environments like Node.js, the File object provides file system operations for reading and writing files. Function and Date are core JavaScript objects available in both client and server environments. FileUpload is not a standard JavaScript object.
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JPEG
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MPEG
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TXT
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None of these
B
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MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) is a standard for lossy compression of video and audio. JPEG is a format for still images, and TXT is for plain text files. Therefore, MPEG is the only video format listed.
A
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The 'Drafts' folder is specifically designed to store email messages that have been started but not yet sent. The Outbox holds messages waiting to be transmitted, and the Inbox holds received messages.
A
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Windows installation files use the .CAB (cabinet) extension, which is a compressed archive format used to package installation files. While .EXE files are executable programs, the actual installation data is stored in .CAB files. This format allows efficient compression and distribution of Windows components.
B
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DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library, which are shared code libraries that multiple programs can use simultaneously. The 'Link' refers to dynamic linking, where code is loaded into memory only when needed and can be shared across applications. This reduces memory usage and allows easier updates.
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Recar bin
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Rebike bin
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Recycle bin
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Retrain bin
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Top Image File Format
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Top Interchange File Format
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Tagged Image File Format
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Ten Internal File Format
C
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TIFF stands for Tagged Image File Format, a file format for storing images popular among graphic artists and the publishing industry. It supports multiple layers and pages. Options A, B, and D incorrectly use words like "Top" and "Ten" instead of the correct "Tagged".
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find files
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close file
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copy file
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open favourites
A
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Windows key + F opens the search/find files function in Windows Explorer, allowing you to quickly search for files and folders on your computer. This is a direct shortcut to the search feature without having to open Explorer first. The 'F' stands for find or search.
A
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F3 is the standard keyboard shortcut to open the Search/Find dialog in Windows Explorer and most file managers. F1 opens Help, F9/F8 have various uses depending on context (F9 refreshes in some applications). The Find Files function is essential for locating documents and is tested in basic computer literacy exams.
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audio video interleave
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automated video interleave
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audio video interface
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automated video interface
A
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AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave, a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. The key elements are "Audio" and "Video" - both words appear correctly, and "interleave" means they're mixed together. It's not "automated" or an "interface".
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Digital Audio Transfer
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DATA Audio transfer
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DATA Acquired Teleface
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DATA File
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Memory Stack Voice files
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Media Stick Voice files
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Motion Stick Voice files
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Memory Stick Voice files
D
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MSV stands for Memory Stick Voice, a proprietary audio format developed by Sony for their voice recorders. It's specifically designed for storing voice recordings on Sony's Memory Stick flash storage media.
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win media video
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windows mediaplayer video
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winrar media video
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windows media video
D
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WMV stands for Windows Media Video, a video compression format developed by Microsoft. It's part of the Windows Media framework and is commonly used for storing and streaming video content on Windows-based systems.
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File name
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program
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record
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data
A
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A filename is the name assigned by a user to identify a file in a file system. Programs, records, and data are different concepts - a program is executable code, a record is a data structure, and data is the content itself.