File Systems and Data Management

What is the main purpose of a file format?

• To encrypt the data for security

• To organize the data inside a file

• To compress the file to save space

• To convert the file into a different language

What is the term for information about data, such as the bit rate of an audio file or the dimensions of an image?

• Raw data

• Binary code

• Metadata

• File extension

What are the three additive primary colors that combine to create other colors on electronic displays?

• Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Red, Green, Blue

• Black, White, Gray

How do computers manage to locate different files on a storage device when the device itself only stores bits?

• By storing all files in alphabetical order.

• By using a special directory file that records the location of each file.

• By assigning a unique sound to each file that the computer recognizes.

• By guessing the file's location based on its size and type.

What kind of information does a directory file store about other files?

• When they were created and last modified

• Who the owner is

• If they can be read or written

• All of the above

What is a problem when trying to add more data to a file in a flat file system?

• The file system automatically creates a new, larger file.

• There might not be enough space without overwriting the next file.

• The file system rearranges all other files to make space.

• The file becomes corrupted and cannot be used.

What is it called when parts of a file are stored in different, non-sequential locations on a storage device?

• Defragmentation

• Allocation

• Fragmentation

• Compression

What is a benefit of a hierarchical file system compared to a flat file system?

• It allows files to be stored in a single, continuous block.

• It makes it easier to organize and move files without rearranging data blocks.

• It automatically deletes old files to free up space.

• It prevents any data from being overwritten.