File Handling Terminology Flashcards
1
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What is a file?
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A file is an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings or commands used with a computer program
2
Q
What is a field?
A
A field is a piece of data within a record or an object
3
Q
What is a record?
A
A record is a collection of fields that stores information about a single person, item or an event
4
Q
What is Reading?
when file handling
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Reading a file is an operation to view or display the data in a file
5
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What is Writing
When file handling
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Writing to a file is an operation to update an existing file
6
Q
What is a file object?
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A file object represents a file on the computer, allowing you to perform operations such as reading from, writing to, accessing the contents or manipulating a file
