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.
File access mechanismsVideo and password filesFile extensionsFile allocation tableSystem metadata
Computer File Systems Questions
C
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An icon is a small graphical symbol on the screen that represents a file, folder, or program.
C
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It is the default extension for files saved in MS Paint.
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.jpg
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.gif
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.wav
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All of the above
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None of these
D
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PowerPoint supports a wide range of media and image formats, including JPG for images, GIF for animations, and WAV for audio files.
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Ordinary files
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Directory files
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Device files
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All of the above
D
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All of the above files are the unix file categories.
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Int(X)
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Length
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Length(X)
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All of the above
D
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All of the above are the inbuilt function in Unix. An awk contains both string and numericals operation functions.
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to create a duplicate of a file
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to create a unnamed pipe
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to create a named pipe
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none of the above
C
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The pipe system call is used to create a named pipe. Pipe is buffered that allows one day data transmission through its ends using flow control.
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file
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programs
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Both 1 & 2
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None of the above
C
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A file is a resource for storing information, which is available to a computer program and is usually based on some kind of durable storage. Programs are also stored as files on a computer, making both definitions applicable.
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Pigeon-hole filing
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Horizontal filing
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Vertical filing
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All are equally flexible
C
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Vertical filing is considered more flexible than horizontal or pigeon-hole systems because it allows for easier expansion, better accessibility, and more efficient use of office space. It enables documents to be added or removed without disrupting the entire arrangement.
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It has a number assigned to each record.
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It contains only a list of keys and record numbers
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It is sorted in ascending order.
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Both (2) and (3)
D
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In an indexed file, there is a list of keys of records number which are maintained in the master list . So, options 2 and 3 are correct.
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BLOB
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Updated.log
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LogFileMaxRolls
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None of the above
B
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Updated.log is a table containing information about transaction.
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HTTP
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Hypermedia files
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HTML files
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None of these
C
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HTML files are not context dependent and by default, these are linked to browser.
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Unordered file
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Ordered file
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Hash file
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None of these
C
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Fast access is the main advantage of the hash file by indexing concept and it searches through the indexes.
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File block
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File system
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FCB - File Control Block
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Nested Block
C
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FCB contains file permission, ownership and location. FCB is of 36 bits.
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round
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triangular
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flat
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All the above
D
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Files come in various cross-sectional shapes, including round, triangular, and flat, depending on the specific filing task required. Therefore, all these shapes are common types of files used in workshops.
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Text files
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Letters
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Documents
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Presentations