13.2. File Operations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does it mean to open a file?

   Hint

   Think about what you do with a document before editing it.

2. 2.

   List the common file operations.

   Hint

   Consider the steps to deal with files.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of the append operation in file handling?

   • To overwrite existing data
   • To add new data at the end
   • To delete the data

   Hint

   Think about what happens to previous data during an append.

4. 4.

   True or False: Closing a file is unnecessary if you only read from it.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider why we manage resources.

5. 5.

   You have been tasked with managing the logs of an application. You need to ensure that new log entries are added to the end of the log file without deleting existing entries. Which file operation and mode should you employ?

   Hint

   Think about how log files are generally structured.

6. 6.

   If you open a binary file in read mode and attempt to write data to it without closing, what likely will happen if you try to read from it afterward?

   Hint

   Consider the importance of closing files after operations.