Computer Studies Practice Test – Managing Computer Files (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

Which of the following operations prevents file loss? (WASSCE DP 2016) 

A. File backup
B. File conversion
C. File maintenance
D. File sorting

Which of the following statements is not true about a computer file? (WASSCE CS 2014)

A. It is very fast to access any record within a file
B. It is created electronically
C. Initial setup is inexpensive
D. File creation and access are less laborious

Which of the following is not a benefit of file organization? (WASSCE DP 2014)

A. Protection from data failures and loss
B. Efficient use of storage space
C. Fast data retrieval
D. Easy update of information

Which of the following is the ascending order of data hierarchy? (NECO DP 2016) 

A. Bit → byte →  field → Record → file → database
B. Bit → byte → file → field → record → database
C. Bit → byte → record → field → database → file
D. Bit → file → record → byte → field → database

What file organization would require that all the five (5) records be read before the 6^th record is written? (WASSCE DP 2017)

A. Serial file
B. Index sequential file
C. Random access file
D. Sequential access file