Handling Computer Files
Computer Studies · 50 practice questions
Basic file operations (create, delete, retrieve, insert, copy, view, update, open, close); causes of data loss (overwriting, inadvertent deletion, hardware malfunction, virus attack, theft, arson, natural disaster); methods of securing data and maintaining its integrity (backup, antivirus, PIN, biometrics, passwords, proper labelling, CCTV, physical security, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms); comparison of computer versus manual files in terms of security, speed, cost and maintenance.
- Perform basic file operations.
- Identify the causes of data loss.
- Use different methods of securing data and maintaining its integrity.
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of computer and manual files.
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- Practice question 1
A backup is a duplicate copy of data, stored separately, that can be used to restore the original if it is
- A.moved into a new, empty folder
- B.renamed to a new file name
- C.permanently and successfully opened
- D.lost or damaged
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D. lost or damaged
Backups exist specifically as a safeguard, allowing data recovery if the original is lost or damaged.
- Practice question 2
Setting an appropriate backup frequency, such as daily or weekly, helps balance data protection with
- A.a total disregard for how often data actually changes
- B.a permanent, one-time-only backup requirement
- C.a complete elimination of any need for backups at all
- D.available storage resources
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D. available storage resources
Choosing a backup frequency involves balancing thorough data protection against the storage resources backups consume.
- Practice question 3
Audit trails can help track who accessed or modified a particular file, supporting
- A.a permanent decrease in a network's available bandwidth
- B.a permanent increase in a file's overall storage size
- C.accountability and security
- D.a complete elimination of any need for file backups
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C. accountability and security
Audit trails provide a traceable record of file access and modification, directly supporting accountability and security.
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