13.1.1. What is a File?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a file in the context of programming?

   Hint

   Think about how programs store information.

2. 2.

   What are two main types of files?

   Hint

   Consider file readability.

3. 3.

   What is a file?

   • A software component
   • A named location on a disk
   • A programming language

   Hint

   Think about data storage.

4. 4.

   True or False: Binary files are human-readable.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how text files differ from binary files.

5. 5.

   You need to write a program that can read data from a JSON file and output specific fields. Design the program's outline and logic.

   Hint

   Think about how you would structure your code for handling file operations!

6. 6.

   Describe a scenario where you would prefer to use a binary file over a text file and explain why.

   Hint

   Consider situations involving multimedia or configuration settings.