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.
File access mechanismsVideo and password filesFile extensionsFile allocation tableSystem metadata
Computer File Systems Questions
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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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Explanation
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
B
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Two files, one is main document and another one is source document.
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Search the given string or character
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Search for files
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Search for images
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Search for web
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It links to the selected file.
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It changes the file
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To modify the data
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To apply the style text
A
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To open a file with single click.
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a person
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a file
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a program for copying files from one computer to another
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an operating system
C
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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.
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Bin Hex
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Unencoding
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FTP
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None of above
C
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FTP is a standard network protocol that originated in the Unix environment for transferring files.
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system cut-over
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system design
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day to day activity of DP
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none of the above
A
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System cut-over is the phase where the new system replaces the old one. This involves migrating data, which requires file conversion to ensure compatibility.
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number of records grouped in a blocked
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number of blocks in a file
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ratio between number of records accessed and total number of records
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none of these
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Material issues file
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Material receipt file
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Purchase order file
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All of the above
D
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Master files contain relatively permanent data (like item details), whereas material issues, receipts, and purchase orders are transaction files that change frequently.
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My Computer
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My Documents
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Network Neighbourhood
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Recycle Bin
D
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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.