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Quiz-Applied OS

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The command used to remove a file from the system is called (a)   .

2.

A (a)   is a method used to reduce the size of files.

3.

The (a)   keeps track of the locations of files in a storage system.

4.

The command to make a copy of an existing file is (a)   .

5.

(a)   access allows files to be read in a specific order.

6.

The (a)   command is used to change the name of a file.

7.

A (a)   is a temporary storage area for files.

8.

The process of creating a new file is often initiated by the (a)   command.

9.

(a)   is a technique used to represent common words with symbols in a database.

10.

The (a)   method allows files to be accessed in any order.

11.

What command is used to change the name of an existing file?

a)

CREATE

b)

RENAME

c)

 DELETE

d)

COPY

12.
  1. Which command allows users to make duplicate copies of an existing file?

a)

DELETE

b)

MOVE

c)

COPY

d)

RENAME

13.

What is the primary function of a File Manager?

a)

To create new files

b)

To manage file storage and access

c)

To delete files

d)

To compress data

14.
  1. Which of the following is NOT an interactive command?

a)

CREATE

b)

OPEN

c)

DELETE

d)

FORMAT

15.

What does the command "CREATE" do in a file management system?

a)

Deletes a file

b)

Changes the name of a file

c)

Makes a copy of a file

d)

Creates a new file

16.
  1. Which of the following is a method of data compression?

a)

Repeated terms

b)

Records with repeated characters

c)

Front-end compression

d)

all of the above

17.
  1. What is the purpose of data compression?

a)

To increase file size

b)

To reduce storage space

c)

To create new files

d)

To delete unnecessary files

18.
  1. In file management, what does the term "access methods" refer to?

a)

Ways to delete files

b)

Methods to retrieve and manipulate files

c)

Commands to create files

d)

Techniques for compressing data

19.
  1. Which command is used to remove a file from the system?

a)

RENAME

b)

DELETE

c)

COPY

d)

CREATE

20.
  1. What does the command "OPEN…FOR OUTPUT" indicate?

a)

To read a file

b)

To create a new file

c)

To delete a file

d)

To copy a file

21.
  1. Which of the following is a characteristic of interactive commands?

a)

They require detailed instructions

b)

They are device dependent

c)

They are simple to use

d)

They are only for advanced users

22.
  1. What is the role of the directory in file management?

a)

To store files

b)

To keep track of file locations

c)

To compress files

d)

To delete files

23.
  1. Which of the following is an example of data compression?

a)

RENAME

b)

Abbreviating repeated characters

c)

Creating a new file

d)

Deleting a file

24.
  1. What is a common method for compressing repeated terms in a database?

a)

Using symbols to represent common words

b)

Deleting unnecessary files

c)

Creating backups

d)

Changing file names

25.
  1. Which command would you use to create a backup of a file?

a)

DELETE

b)

COPY

c)

RENAME

d)

OPEN

26.
  1. What does the term "file organization" refer to?

a)

The way files are stored and accessed

b)

The process of deleting files

c)

The method of creating new files

d)

The technique of compressing data

27.
  1. Which command is used to make a file accessible for editing?

a)

OPEN

b)

 DELETE

c)

RENAME

d)

 COPY

28.
  1. What is the purpose of file permissions?

a)

To create files

b)

To restrict access to files

c)

To delete files

d)

To compress files

29.
  1. Which of the following is a benefit of data compression?

a)

Increased file size

b)

Faster file access

c)

More simple file management

d)

increased security

30.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a common use of the "MOVE" command in a file system?

a)

Renaming a file

b)

Transferring a file to a different directory

c)

Deleting a file permanently

d)

Creating a shortcut to a file

31.
  1. Which of the following is a type of file access method?

a)

Sequential access

b)

Random access

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

32.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of using a file manager?

a)

Automating complex file operations

b)

Visualizing file system hierarchy

c)

Efficiently searching for files

d)

Managing file permissions and ownership

33.
  1. Which command would you use to permanently remove a file?

a)

RENAME

b)

DELETE

c)

COPY

d)

OPEN

34.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a file extension?

a)

Protecting file integrity

b)

Identifying file type

c)

Enabling compatibility with different software

d)

Organizing files

35.
  1. Which of the following is a common file format?

a)

.txt

b)

.for

c)

.bat

d)

All of the above

36.
  1. What does the term "secondary storage" refer to?

a)

Temporary storage

b)

Permanent storage

c)

Network storage

d)

None of the above

37.
  1. Which command is used to view the contents of a file?

a)

OPEN

b)

DELETE

c)

RENAME

d)

COPY

38.
  1. What is the purpose of file backups?

a)

To delete old files

b)

To create new files

c)

To prevent data loss

d)

To compress files

39.
  1. Which of the following is a disadvantage of data compression?

a)

Reduced file size

b)

Potential loss of data quality

c)

Faster access

d)

Easier file management

40.
  1. Which of the following is typically the foundational step in effective file management, regardless of the specific task at hand?

a)

Automating file processes

b)

Backing up files

c)

Organizing files into logical structures

d)

Compressing files