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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immutable files
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mutable files
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unix semantics
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none of these
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Symbolic name
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Binary name
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Both 1 and 2
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None of these
C
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Explanation
In a two-level directory structure, files are identified by a combination of the user name and the file name. The file name itself is a symbolic name, and the system often maps these to internal identifiers.
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Read
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Write
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Both 1 and 2
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None of these
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Location transparency
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Name Transpareny
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File Transparency
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None of these
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Location independency
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Location dependency
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Name dependency
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None of these
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Control file
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Data file
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Online redo file
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Offline redo file
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Doc file
B
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Explanation
This option is correct because a data file contains use rand system data for backup and recovery process.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
An icon is a small graphical symbol on the screen that represents a file, folder, or program.
C
Correct answer
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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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Explanation
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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Explanation
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
Correct answer
Explanation
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.