13.1.2 - Types of Files
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What characterizes a text file?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can open a file and see what it says.
Name one example of a binary file.
💡 Hint: Consider files that you cannot open in a text editor.
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What type of file is known for being human-readable?
💡 Hint: Think about what format you would prefer to read easily.
True or False: A binary file can be opened and read easily in any text editor.
💡 Hint: Consider the format of the data.
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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.
Compare the impact of using text versus binary files on data transfer speed and storage efficiency in applications.
💡 Hint: Consider the performance metrics involved.
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