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

  1. a person

  2. a file

  3. a program for copying files from one computer to another

  4. an operating system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.

Multiple choice

Blocking factor is the

  1. number of records grouped in a blocked

  2. number of blocks in a file

  3. ratio between number of records accessed and total number of records

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

A blocking factor refers to the number of logical records that are grouped together into a single physical block on a storage device.

Multiple choice

Deleted files and folders are temporarily stored in

  1. My Computer

  2. My Documents

  3. Network Neighbourhood

  4. Recycle Bin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Recycle Bin acts as a temporary holding area for files and folders that have been deleted by the user. It allows for the recovery of items before they are permanently removed from the system.

Multiple choice

Folders are shown as

  1. yellow icons

  2. blue icons

  3. green icons

  4. red icons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In standard Windows interfaces, folders are represented by yellow icons to distinguish them from file types. This visual convention has been consistent across many versions of the OS.

Multiple choice

Files can contain

  1. text

  2. graphics

  3. audio

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

Files are digital containers that can hold various types of data, including text, images, audio, and video. The file extension usually determines how the computer interprets the contents.

Multiple choice

You can also move a file by

  1. deleting the folder

  2. dragging it with your mouse to the new folder

  3. creating a new folder

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

Dragging and dropping a file with the mouse is the standard graphical user interface method for moving files between folders.

Multiple choice

You can delete files by

  1. clicking on the file with your right mouse button and selecting delete

  2. clicking on the file and pressing delete on the keyboard

  3. all of the above

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

Users can delete files by using the context menu (right-click) or by selecting the file and using the Delete key on the keyboard.

Multiple choice

You can search for files in Windows by

  1. the name of the file

  2. the date on which the file was created

  3. the text that the file contains

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

Windows search functionality is robust and allows users to filter files by various metadata, including name, date, and content keywords.

Multiple choice

The date tab helps in finding the files

  1. according to the date of creation or modification

  2. according to the date of lost

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The date tab in file search utilities is designed to locate files based on timestamps such as when they were created or last modified.