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

CAB is a/an

  1. MS-DOS file name extension

  2. file name extension for files which contain images stored as sets of bits

  3. standard for scripting server-side web pages

  4. Microsoft compressed file format

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

CAB stands for compressed application binary. It is also called cabinet. It stores smaller files that can be extracted without affecting other files.

Multiple choice

A typical program which can open a compressed file is

  1. notepad

  2. acrobat

  3. explorer

  4. IZArc

  5. Winamp
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Windows identify a file type by its extension and then decides which program will open that file. A compressed file generally has an extension “.zip” and is opened by WinZip/IZArc.

Multiple choice

In UNIX, the command “pgm>>file” is used for

  1. reading an input from a file

  2. redirecting the output of pgm to a file

  3. appending the output of pgm to a file

  4. All of the above

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

In UNIX, the command “pgm>>file” is used for appending the output of pgm to file.

Multiple choice

.Tmp Extenstion file is used for:

  1. Temporary file

  2. Image file

  3. Video file

  4. Text file

  5. Executive FIle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Temporary files, or foo files (.TMP), are files created to temporarily contain information while a new file is being made.

Multiple choice

where are deleted files and folders stored in windows

  1. The Recycle Bin

  2. trashcan

  3. history

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

In the Windows operating system, files and folders that are deleted are moved to the Recycle Bin, where they can be restored or permanently removed.

Multiple choice

how are files sorted by dates in windows explorer

  1. date modified

  2. history

  3. bookmark

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

In Windows Explorer, users can sort files by various attributes, including 'Date modified'. This allows files to be organized chronologically by their last change.

Multiple choice

what are file properties

  1. dates and times

  2. information like the type of file

  3. an icon

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

File properties provide detailed information about a file, such as its type, size, location, and creation date. This is often referred to as metadata.

Multiple choice

what is a library in windows explorer

  1. save files

  2. video files

  3. collection of similar files

  4. collection of non similar files
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A library in Windows is a virtual folder that aggregates content from various locations on the computer to present a collection of similar files (like documents or pictures) in one place.

Multiple choice

'.JPG' extension refers usually to what kind of file?

  1. Music

  2. Website

  3. Document

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

The .JPG or .JPEG extension is a standard format used for compressing and storing digital images. It is widely used for photographs and graphics on the internet.