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

What does an mp4 contain? 

  1. Audio only

  2. Audio and Video

  3. Video Only

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

An MP4 file is a digital multimedia container format. It is most commonly used to store synchronized video and audio streams, but it can also hold other data like subtitles and still images.

Multiple choice

A file that is sent with an e-mail message

  1. attachment

  2. AU

  3. Client

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

An attachment is a computer file sent along with an email message. AU is an audio file format or country code, a client is a device or software that accesses a service, and a blog is a regularly updated website.

Multiple choice

You won't forget to email those files, _______?

  1. can you

  2. won't you

  3. will you

  4. should you
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When the main clause is negative ('won't forget'), the question tag must be positive. Since the auxiliary verb in the main clause is 'will' (from 'won't'), the correct tag is 'will you'.

Multiple choice

A packet is typically only a part of a file

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Data is broken down into smaller segments or packets to be transmitted across a network. A single file is rarely sent as one large block due to MTU limitations.

Multiple choice

What is the process of submitting your podcast to various podcast directories called?

  1. Podcasting

  2. Distribution

  3. Submission

  4. Syndication
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The process of submitting your podcast to various podcast directories is called submission.

Multiple choice

What is the best way to submit a podcast to directories?

  1. Use a podcast hosting platform

  2. Create a podcast feed

  3. Submit the podcast to multiple directories

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

All of the above are necessary steps for submitting a podcast to directories.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common format for storing language documentation data?

  1. Plain text files

  2. Audio recordings

  3. Video recordings

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

Language documentation data is typically stored in a variety of formats, including plain text files for transcriptions, audio recordings for spoken language, video recordings for sign languages, and multimedia formats for multimodal data.

Multiple choice

Which file format is commonly used for storing real estate photos?

  1. JPEG

  2. RAW

  3. TIFF

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

RAW files contain unprocessed image data, allowing for more flexibility and control during post-processing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a lossless image compression format?

  1. JPEG

  2. PNG

  3. GIF

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

PNG is a lossless image compression format that supports transparency.

Multiple choice

What is the most common file format for storing vector graphics?

  1. SVG

  2. EPS

  3. AI

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

SVG is a vector graphics format that is supported by most web browsers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a raster graphics format?

  1. JPEG

  2. PNG

  3. GIF

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

JPEG is a raster graphics format that is commonly used for photographs and other images with continuous tones.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a file format for storing 3D models?

  1. OBJ

  2. STL

  3. FBX

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

OBJ is a file format for storing 3D models that is commonly used in computer graphics.