File Management
What aspect of a file indicates the type of file and the associated software for opening it?
(A) File extensions
(B) File size
(C) File permissions
(D) File creation date
(A) File extensions
Which software component facilitates communication between a computer and hardware devices?
(A) Driver
(B) Interface
(C) Controller
(D) Router
(A) Driver
Why is a primary key important in a database?
(A) It determines the table's color
(B) It ensures data integrity by uniquely identifying each record
(C) It controls access to the database
(D) It organizes data in alphabetical order
(B) It ensures data integrity by uniquely identifying each record
Exporting database objects to a word processor or spreadsheet allows further ______ and analysis of the data.
(A) Manipulation
(B) Presentation
(C) Encryption
(D) Deletion
(A) Manipulation
When designing a database table, it is important to define the ______ for each field to ensure data accuracy.
(A) Data type
(B) Data context
(C) Data format
(D) Data style
(A) Data type
In computing, what does a file path/tree directory represent?
(A) The content of a file
(B) The structure and location of a file
(C) The owner of a file
(D) The date a file was created
(B) The structure and location of a file
What is the role of driver management in computing?
(A) Managing transportation services
(B) Managing computer hardware drivers
(C) Managing employee drivers
(D) Managing file drivers
(B) Managing computer hardware drivers
What distinguishes electronic databases from manual databases?
(A) Electronic databases use computers, while manual databases use paper and files
(B) Manual databases are faster than electronic databases
(C) Electronic databases require less storage space
(D) Manual databases are more secure than electronic databases
(A) Electronic databases use computers, while manual databases use paper and files
What is a file in computing?
(A) A physical storage device
(B) A collection of data or information
(C) A computer program
(D) A type of folder
(B) A collection of data or information
Files can be categorized based on their ______, which indicate the type of file and the software to be used to open it.
(A) File extensions
(B) File size
(C) File permissions
(D) File creation date
(A) File extensions
What does a File Management System (File Manager) do?
(A) Manage your computer's hardware
(B) Create and delete folders
(C) Manage data files in a computer system
(D) Design websites
(C) Manage data files in a computer system
Why is driver management essential for operating systems?
(A) It enhances the visual appearance of the interface
(B) It optimizes system performance by managing hardware drivers
(C) It regulates the power consumption of the computer
(D) It controls access to files and folders
(B) It optimizes system performance by managing hardware drivers
What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?
(A) Software that manages databases
(B) Hardware that stores databases
(C) A type of database
(D) A data visualization tool
(A) Software that manages databases
What does file management refer to?
(A) Organizing physical documents
(B) Organizing and controlling computer files
(C) Creating new file extensions
(D) Managing computer hardware
(B) Organizing and controlling computer files
A ______ is a software component that allows a computer to communicate with hardware devices.
(A) Driver
(B) Interface
(C) Controller
(D) Router
(A) Driver
Which category would ".pdf" files fall under?
(A) Picture Document File
(B) Portable Document Format
(C) PowerPoint Document
(D) Program Development File
(B) Portable Document Format
Electronic databases offer advantages such as ______, improved accessibility, and better data integrity compared to manual databases.
(A) Faster searching
(B) Smaller storage
(C) Limited accessibility
(D) Data duplication
(A) Faster searching
What is the primary purpose of a DBMS?
(A) To create graphics and visualizations
(B) To manage and organize data in databases
(C) To control access to the internet
(D) To generate random numbers
(B) To manage and organize data in databases
In binary subtraction, what does "borrowing" mean?
(A) Taking bits from the result
(B) Adding 1 to 1
(C) Carrying over from a higher bit
(D) Subtracting 1 from 1
(C) Carrying over from a higher bit
Database Management Systems (DBMS) are necessary to ______ data efficiently and securely.
(A) Manage
(B) Recompense
(C) Discard
(D) Delete
(A) Manage
How is a ".gif" file typically classified?
(A) Audio
(B) Animation
(C) Text Only
(D) Spreadsheet
(B) Animation
When designing a database table, it is important to define the ______ for each field to ensure data accuracy.
(A) Data type
(B) Data context
(C) Data format
(D) Data style
(A) Data type
In a database, what is a table?
(A) A piece of furniture
(B) A collection of related data arranged in rows and columns
(C) A type of query
(D) A report generated from data
(B) A collection of related data arranged in rows and columns
What is the result of the binary addition: 110 + 101?
(A) 1111
(B) 1011
(C) 1001
(D) 1110
(B) 1011
In computing, what does a file path/tree directory represent?
(A) The content of a file
(B) The structure and location of a file
(C) The owner of a file
(D) The date a file was created
(B) The structure and location of a file