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 general knowledge
  1. Image file

  2. Animation/movie file

  3. Audio file

  4. MS Office document

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The .MOV file extension is used for QuickTime multimedia files, which contain video, audio, and text data. It was developed by Apple and is commonly used for storing movies and other video content. The format supports multiple tracks for storing different types of media.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Samba

  2. Lisp

  3. Tux

  4. Darwin

  5. NetWare

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Samba is the standard file-sharing service for Linux/Unix systems that allows them to share files and printers with Windows systems over a network using the SMB/CIFS protocol. It enables resource sharing on both intranets and the Internet.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. GNU's Not Unix

  2. GNU is Unix

  3. GeNeral Unix

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

GNU is a recursive acronym that stands for 'GNU's Not Unix,' reflecting the Unix-like design while explicitly stating it's not Unix. The other options incorrectly suggest GNU is Unix or propose nonsensical expansions.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. ext2, ext3 and reisser

  2. ext3, reisser and xfs

  3. ext3 and xfs

  4. afs, ext3 and reisser

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Linux supports multiple open-source journaling filesystems including ext3 (evolution from ext2 with journaling), ReiserFS (known for efficient handling of small files), and XFS (high-performance 64-bit journaling system). Option B correctly lists three major journaling filesystems available for Linux. Note that ext2 is not a journaling filesystem, and AFS is a distributed filesystem.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Image file

  2. System file

  3. Audio file

  4. Backup file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The .INI extension stands for 'initialization' and is used for configuration or system files that initialize application settings. The correct answer is B (System file). These are plain text files containing key-value pairs. They are not image, audio, or backup files.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Compressed Archive file

  2. System file

  3. Audio file

  4. Backup file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The .BAT extension stands for 'batch' and refers to batch files - script files containing a series of commands for the Windows operating system. The correct answer is B (System file). They are not compressed archives, audio files, or backup files. BAT files execute commands in sequence.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. System file

  2. Animation/movie file

  3. MS Ecarata document

  4. Image file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The .JPG (or .JPEG) extension refers to image files using the JPEG compression format for photographs and graphics. The correct answer is D (Image file). JPG files are not system files, animation/movie files, or document files. They are the most common format for digital photographs.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Image file

  2. Animation/movie file

  3. Audio file

  4. MS Office document

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The .MOV extension is Apple's QuickTime format for storing video and audio files. It's commonly used for movie files and can contain multiple tracks including video, audio, and subtitles. Image files use extensions like .jpg or .png, audio files use .mp3 or .wav, and documents use .doc or .pdf.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Text file

  2. Image file

  3. Audio file

  4. Adobe Acrobat file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The .TXT extension universally denotes plain text files containing unformatted characters. These files store simple text without special formatting, fonts, or embedded graphics. Image files use extensions like .jpg, .png, or .gif, while audio files use .mp3, .wav, or .aac.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Excel

  2. csv

  3. Word

  4. Pdf

  5. Excel or csv

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CSV (Comma Separated Values) is the standard format for bulk uploads in most database and portal systems because it's lightweight, universally compatible, and easy to generate from spreadsheets. While Excel can save as CSV, the native .xls/.xlsx format is not typically accepted for bulk uploads.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Compressed Archive file

  2. System file

  3. Audio file

  4. Backup file

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

.BAT files are batch files - scripts containing a sequence of commands for the DOS or Windows command-line interpreter. They are plain text files with .bat extension that execute multiple commands in sequence when run. While called system files, more precise terms would be batch scripts or command files.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In Windows XP, you can create a 'con' folder by using the command prompt with specific syntax like 'mkdir .\con\' or by using other methods that bypass the standard Windows restriction. This is because 'con' is a reserved device name in Windows (referring to the console), but there are ways to work around this limitation.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Press & hold Alt

  2. Press & hold Alt+Ctrl

  3. Press & hold Ctrl

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The question appears to be about a Windows shortcut for hiding filenames in thumbnail view. Standard Windows shortcuts like Alt, Ctrl, or Alt+Ctrl don't hide filenames when double-clicking a folder.