Question 1

What is the primary function of a file manager in an operating system?

Accepted Answer

File manager is the OS utility responsible for organizing, displaying, and managing all files and directories stored on hard drives and other storage media.

Question 2

Which file extension typically indicates a compressed or archived file?

Accepted Answer

.zip is the standard file extension for compressed archives that reduce file size for easier storage and sharing.

Question 3

What does the 'Delete' operation do when you delete a file from your hard drive?

Accepted Answer

When you delete a file, it is moved to Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac/Linux), allowing recovery until it is permanently deleted.

Question 4

In file management, what does the term 'file path' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A file path is the complete hierarchical address showing the location of a file, including drive, folders, and filename (e.g., C:\Users\Documents\file.txt).

Question 5

Which action in file management creates a duplicate copy of a file in another location while keeping the original intact?

Accepted Answer

The Copy operation duplicates a file to another location while preserving the original file; Cut moves it instead.

Question 6

What is the maximum number of characters typically allowed in a filename on modern Windows operating systems?

Accepted Answer

Modern Windows file systems (NTFS) allow filenames up to 255 characters in length, excluding the drive letter and path.

Question 7

What is the maximum file name length supported in NTFS file system?

Accepted Answer

NTFS supports file names up to 255 characters in length, allowing longer and more descriptive file names compared to older FAT32 system.

Question 8

Which of the following file extensions represents a compressed/archived file format?

Accepted Answer

.zip is a standard compressed archive format used to reduce file size and bundle multiple files together.

Question 9

In Windows operating system, what is the purpose of the 'File Allocation Table' (FAT)?

Accepted Answer

FAT maintains a map of how disk clusters are allocated to files, enabling the OS to locate and retrieve file data efficiently.

Question 10

Which operation in file management would result in permanent data loss if performed without a backup?

Accepted Answer

Shift+Delete bypasses the Recycle Bin and permanently removes the file from the disk without recovery option.

Question 11

What does the file attribute 'Read-Only' prevent users from doing in file management?

Accepted Answer

Read-Only attribute restricts users from editing and saving modifications to a file, protecting it from accidental changes.

Question 12

In a hierarchical file system, what is the topmost directory called in Linux/Unix operating systems?

Accepted Answer

The root directory (/) is the parent of all other directories in Linux/Unix file hierarchy, containing all system files and user directories.

Question 13

Which file management feature allows you to recover accidentally deleted files in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Recycle Bin acts as a temporary storage for deleted files, allowing users to restore them before permanent deletion.

Question 14

In Windows operating system, what is the maximum file name length (including extension) that can be used in NTFS file system?

Accepted Answer

NTFS file system supports a maximum filename length of 255 characters including the file extension.

Question 15

When you delete a file from the hard disk in Windows and it goes to the Recycle Bin, what happens to the file's actual data on the disk?

Accepted Answer

When a file is deleted, the file system only marks the storage space as available; the actual data remains recoverable until that space is overwritten by new files.

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