13.1. File Basics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a file in programming?

   Hint

   Think about how programs store information.

2. 2.

   Name a type of file that contains human-readable data.

   Hint

   Consider files you often edit.

3. 3.

   What type of file is easily readable by humans?

   • Binary File
   • Text File
   • Image File

   Hint

   Consider what you often edit in a text editor.

4. 4.

   True or False: Binary files can be viewed with a regular text editor.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the difference between text and binary formats.

5. 5.

   You want to create a logging system for an application. Describe how you would implement file operations for creating and writing log entries.

   Hint

   Consider the order of operations required to ensure logs are saved correctly.

6. 6.

   Explain the risks of not handling file exceptions properly in your applications.

   Hint

   Reflect on previous discussions about data persistence and its implications.