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21st January, 2023

WEEK THREE
Computer Science
Lesson Note:
Second Term

TOPIC : HANDLING COMPUTER FILES


Topic Objectives:
At the end of this lessons learners are expected to
understand the following;
 Meaning of Computer Handling System
 The Six basic files Operation
 Computer Files Insecurity
 Method for Files Security
 Difference between Manual file and Computer
files.
A file is abstract to define a file properly we need to
consider the operational that can be performed on the
files. There are six basic files operation that can be
performed by the OS.
The OS can provide system calls to create, write, read, re-
position, delete and truncate files.
All information in a file is always in binary form or a series
of one and zeroes.
CREATE: Making a new file
DELETE: Removal of a file

RETRIEVE: To find and bring back a files


COPY: To reproduce and original pieces of works.
VIEW: To see a file in a folder
UPDATE: To make changes to a document or design
OPEN: To open an already created file for editing.
CLOSE: To close a file when done with it.

COMPUTER FILE INSECURITY


Refers to the concept that a computer system is
vulnerable or open to attacks and this facts creates
a constant battle between those looking to improve
security,and those looking to circumvent security.

METHOD FOR FILES SECURITY


Backup: Backup is the process of backing up files
refers to making copies of files so that this
additional copies may be used to restore the original
after the data loss event.
Antivirus: An anti-virus program protect a computer
file from malicious virus attack, detect and heals
files that have been attacked.
Password: It is a choose secret string of characters
that allows access to a computer that allows access
to a computer, interface files e.t.c.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPUTER FILES AND


MANUAL FILES
Manual Computer Files: This is the process of using
old method without the help of the technology or
may be less to perform certain task or works.
Computerized File System: This is the process of
using latest technology of ICT to carryout various
tasks that is more effective when compared.

ASSIGNMENT
 State Three advantage of Computerize files
over Manual files.
 List five Operation that can be performed

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