Multiple Choice Quiz for C++ Files

Multiple Choice C++ Quiz
Files

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1. Which type of data file is analogous to an audio cassette tape?

[a] random access file

[b] sequential access file

[c] binary file

[d] source code file

2. Which of the following header files is required for creating and reading data files?

[a] ofstream.h

[b] fstream.h

[c] ifstream.h

[d] console.h

3. If you create a file with the same name as an existing file, you will be prompted to rename your new file.

[a] True

[b] False

4. In the code fout.open("scores.dat", ios::out);

[a] ios::out is the stream operation mode.

[b] fout is the header file reference.

[c] ios::out is the stream variable name..

[d] fout is the name of the file.

5. A text editor can be used to view, or create, a file.

[a] True

[b] False

6. The only way to detect errors when accessing files is to use the assert.h header file and the assert function.

[a] True

[b] False

7. ifstream fin; would be used when

[a] creating a file

[b] reading a file

[c] appending a file

[d] removing a file

8. eof( ) is the function used for

[a] asserting no errors in a file

[b] appending data to a file

[c] counting the amount of data in a file

[d] checking for end of file

9. If a file you are opening for appending does not exist, the operating system will detect the missing file and terminate the operation.

[a] True

[b] False

10. It is possible to open several files for access at the same time.

[a] True

[b] False