File Systems MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following is a 'container' used to organize files and documents in a computer, often allowing for nested levels of organization?

• A.File
• B.Folder
• C.Drive
• D.Partition

Folders in a computer system are analogous to what type of storage item where files can be organized?

• A.Drawers
• B.Envelopes
• C.Cabinets
• D.Bookshelves

What does the acronym NTFS stand for in the context of computer file systems?

• A.Native Tree File System
• B.Network Transfer File System
• C.Non-Threaded File Structure
• D.New Technology File System

Which command is used to create a new directory in a computer system?

• A.mkdir
• B.rmdir
• C.chdir
• D.lsdir

Which of the following items can be renamed on a computer system?

• A.Files
• B.Folders
• C.Both A and B
• D.Neither A nor B

What is a common term used to represent information like text, images, or music in a computer system?

• A.Database
• B.Folder
• C.File
• D.Directory

How can you view the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer?

• A.Right-click on it and select Open
• B.Click on it
• C.Drag it to the desktop
• D.Press the Delete key

Where can files be organized within a computer system?

• A.Registers
• B.RAM
• C.Cache
• D.Folders

What must be done after editing a previously saved file to ensure changes are stored?

• A.Close the file
• B.Save the file again
• C.Rename the file
• D.Copy the file to another location

What is the primary purpose of TEMP files in a computer system?

• A.To permanently store user documents
• B.To help recover lost data after abnormal halts
• C.To encrypt sensitive system files
• D.To speed up internet connectivity