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The document discusses files, file formats, and file systems. It provides examples of common file types a student may work with like documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images, audio and video. It also lists and describes popular file formats like DOCX, PDF, XLSX, JPG, MP3, MP4. The document states that file systems are important as they enable organized storage, ensure easy access and management of files, maintain data integrity, optimize storage, control access for security and handle metadata.

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CSA - Prelim Ptask

The document discusses files, file formats, and file systems. It provides examples of common file types a student may work with like documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images, audio and video. It also lists and describes popular file formats like DOCX, PDF, XLSX, JPG, MP3, MP4. The document states that file systems are important as they enable organized storage, ensure easy access and management of files, maintain data integrity, optimize storage, control access for security and handle metadata.

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NAME: JOHN GALLEN LAPERA

SECTION: BSCPE 501

1. What is a file? Name examples of files that you work with as a student.
- A file is a collection of data or information that is stored on a computer under a
specific name and directory. Files can contain various types of data, such as text,
images, videos, or programs. As a student, the files that I use are:
Text Documents - Files containing textual information, such as essays, reports, or
code files (.docx, .txt, .java).
Spreadsheets - Files used for organizing and analyzing data in tabular form
(.xlsx, .csv).
Presentations - Files containing slideshows for presentations (.pptx, .pdf).
Images - Files storing graphical information (.jpg, .png).
PDFs - Portable Document Format files often used for reading documents (.pdf).
Audio Files - Files containing sound recordings or music (.mp3, .wav).
Video Files - Files containing moving images and sound (.mp4, .avi).

2. What is a file format? List the file formats you are familiar with. Elaborate on
your answer.
- A file format is a standard way of organizing and storing data within a file. It
defines how the data is encoded, including the structure of the file, the type of
data it contains, and how this data can be interpreted and manipulated by
software applications. Each file format is designed for specific types of data. Here
are some common file formats that I am familiar with:
.txt (Plain Text) - Contains plain, unformatted text and can be opened with any
text editor.
.docx, .pdf (Document Formats) - Used for documents, supporting text, images,
and formatting. DOCX is associated with Microsoft Word, while PDF is a universal
format for documents.
.xlsx, .csv (Spreadsheet Formats) - Used for tabular data, with .xlsx being
associated with Microsoft Excel and .csv being a comma-separated values format.
.jpg, .png (Image Formats) - Store images, with .jpg being a compressed format
and .png offering lossless compression.
.mp3, .wav (Audio Formats) - Store audio data, with .mp3 being a compressed
format and .wav being uncompressed, preserving high audio quality.
.mp4, .avi (Video Formats) - Contain video and audio data, with .mp4 being a
widely used compressed format and .avi providing relatively high quality.

3. Are file systems important? Why?


- Yes, file systems are vital in computer science and everyday computing. They
enable organized file storage, ensuring easy access and management. File systems
maintain data integrity, optimize storage efficiency, control access for security,
facilitate data recovery, manage concurrent access in multi-user environments,
and handle metadata, making them essential for effective and secure data
management.

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