13.1.2. Types of Files

Try these first

1. 1.

   What characterizes a text file?

   Hint

   Think about how you can open a file and see what it says.

2. 2.

   Name one example of a binary file.

   Hint

   Consider files that you cannot open in a text editor.

3. 3.

   What type of file is known for being human-readable?

   • Text File
   • Binary File
   • None

   Hint

   Think about what format you would prefer to read easily.

4. 4.

   True or False: A binary file can be opened and read easily in any text editor.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the format of the data.

5. 5.

   You have a log file in text format containing error messages. Describe how you would convert it into binary for secure storage, and explain the process.

   Hint

   Think about the steps of reading, processing, and writing.

6. 6.

   Compare the impact of using text versus binary files on data transfer speed and storage efficiency in applications.

   Hint

   Consider the performance metrics involved.