MCQ Test - File Management System

1. What is a file?

A. A named collection of data

B. A physical keyboard

C. A monitor screen

D. A computer cable

2. What is a folder mainly used for?

A. Printing documents

B. Organizing files and subfolders

C. Processing calculations

D. Playing audio only

3. Which of the following is a common file extension for a PDF document?

A. .jpg

B. .mp3

C. .pdf

D. .exe

4. What does a file path identify?

A. The file colour

B. The screen resolution

C. The keyboard layout

D. The location of a file or folder

5. What happens when a file is copied?

A. Another copy is created

B. The original is always deleted

C. The file is always compressed

D. The filename must change

6. What does moving a file generally do?

A. Creates a printer

B. Changes the file location

C. Deletes the operating system

D. Changes the file contents automatically

7. Which Windows feature may temporarily hold deleted files?

A. Taskbar

B. Control Panel

C. Recycle Bin

D. Clipboard history only

8. What is the main purpose of a backup?

A. To rename files

B. To increase screen brightness

C. To delete folders

D. To recover data after loss or damage

9. Which extension is commonly used for a plain-text file?

A. .txt

B. .jpg

C. .mp4

D. .wav

10. What is file compression used for?

A. Increasing the monitor size

B. Reducing storage requirements or creating archives

C. Changing the keyboard

D. Improving screen colour

11. Which action changes a file name?

A. Copying

B. Searching

C. Renaming

D. Sorting

12. Which criterion can be used to sort files?

A. Only screen colour

B. Only mouse brand

C. Only keyboard size

D. Name, size, type, or date

13. What is a hidden file?

A. A file marked not to appear in normal listings by default

B. A file that can never be opened

C. A file without data

D. A damaged monitor

14. What does read-only generally mean?

A. The file must be printed

B. Ordinary editing is restricted

C. The file is always deleted

D. The file cannot be copied

15. Why are meaningful filenames useful?

A. They consume more memory

B. They make all files hidden

C. They help identify and find files

D. They prevent all malware

16. What do file permissions control?

A. The wallpaper colour

B. The monitor size

C. The computer brand

D. Allowed actions on files

17. Which is a good file management practice?

A. Organizing files into meaningful folders

B. Saving everything under one confusing name

C. Never making backups

D. Deleting files without checking

18. What is the purpose of file search?

A. To change hardware

B. To locate files or folders

C. To increase RAM physically

D. To repair a monitor

19. Which filename is the clearest for a school science report?

A. abc123

B. newfile

C. Class10_Science_Report.pdf

D. xyz

20. Why should important files be backed up?

A. To make them impossible to open

B. To remove their extensions

C. To hide them permanently

D. To reduce the risk of permanent data loss

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Chapter 4 - File Management System