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Flashcard 1:

Term: File

Definition: A file refers to various things, including written documents and non-textual items like
pictures.

Additional Information: Files are the basic storage units in a computer, where programs and data are
stored.

Flashcard 2:

Term: File Extension

Definition: A file extension is the characters that come after the period in a file name. It helps the
operating system determine which program is associated with the file.

Additional Information: File extensions often indicate the file type or format, but renaming the
extension doesn't change the file's content or format.

Flashcard 3:

Term: File Format

Definition: File formats refer to the structure and organization of data stored in a file.

Additional Information: File extensions and file formats are sometimes used interchangeably, but they
have distinct meanings.

Flashcard 4:

Term: Directory (or Folder)

Definition: Directories are used to organize files on a computer within the file system.

Additional Information: Directories themselves take up very little space, while files can vary in size.

Flashcard 5:

Term: Computer File System

Definition: The computer file system is the structure and organization used to store, manage, and
retrieve files on a computer.
Additional Information: Directories are used to organize files within the computer's file system.

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Certainly! Here are additional flashcards based on your notes:

Flashcard 1:

Term: Text Files

Definition: Text files in Python represent characters and can only contain textual data.

Additional Information: Text files have a simple, standard format with lines of text followed by an End-
of-Line (EOL) character and an End-of-File (EOF) marker at the end.

Flashcard 2:

Term: Binary Files

Definition: Binary files in Python represent custom data encoded as a sequence of bytes and can contain
multiple types of data, such as images, videos, and audio.

Additional Information: When opened in a text editor, binary files appear as garbled text because the
editor cannot interpret the binary data.

Flashcard 3:

Term: Binary File Formats

Definition: Binary file formats are structures that define how data is organized and stored in binary files.

Additional Information: Some binary file formats may include sections of readable text, allowing limited
information to be extracted when opened in a text editor.

Flashcard 4:

Term: File Headers

Definition: File headers are bytes of data at the beginning of a binary file that identify the file's contents
and provide descriptive information.
Additional Information: Invalid header information can cause software programs to reject or report a
corrupted file.

Flashcard 5:

Term: Character Encoding Scheme

Definition: Text files in Python use a character encoding scheme to interpret characters and determine
their displayability.

Additional Information: Many programs, including text editors like Notepad, WordPad, and TextEdit, can
read and edit text files.

Flashcard 6:

Term: File Extension

Definition: A file extension is the characters that come after the period in a file name. It often indicates
the file type or format.

Additional Information: The file extension can often indicate whether a file is binary or text, as it reflects
the file format.

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Certainly! Here are six more flashcards based on your notes:

Flashcard 1:

Term: File Types in Python

Definition: Python supports two types of files: text files and binary files.

Additional Information: Text files represent characters, while binary files represent custom data
encoded as a sequence of bytes.

Flashcard 2:

Term: Content Interpretation in Text Editors

Definition: When binary files are opened in a text editor, the binary data appears as garbled text
because the editor cannot interpret it.
Additional Information: Some binary file formats may include sections of readable text, allowing limited
information to be extracted when opened in a text editor.

Flashcard 3:

Term: Corrupted Files

Definition: Invalid header information in binary files can cause software programs to reject or report the
file as corrupted.

Additional Information: Text files are less likely to become corrupted compared to binary files, and small
errors in text files may still allow the file to be opened.

Flashcard 4:

Term: File Size and Space Usage

Definition: Directories (or folders) used to organize files on a computer take up very little space, while
files can vary in size.

Additional Information: Directories are used to organize files within the computer's file system.

Flashcard 5:

Term: Organization of Files

Definition: Directories are used to organize files on a computer within the file system.

Additional Information: Directories help maintain a structured arrangement of files for easy access and
management.

Flashcard 6:

Term: File System Compatibility

Definition: Many programs, including text editors like Notepad, WordPad, and TextEdit, can read and
edit text files.

Additional Information: Text files have a simple, standard format that makes them compatible with
various programs for viewing and editing.

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Sure! Here are the questions and answers based on the provided section:
Question 1:

What are the components of an individual file's name in operating systems?

Answer:

An individual file's name consists of a base file name and an optional extension, separated by a period.

Question 2:

How does a directory differ from a regular file in terms of naming conventions?

Answer:

A directory is simply a file with a special attribute designating it as a directory, but it follows all the same
naming rules as a regular file.

Question 3:

What is a file path, and why is it necessary to provide one?

Answer:

A file path is a route that specifies the location of a file. It is necessary to provide a file path so that the
user or program knows where the file is located.

Question 4:

What are the components of a file path, and how are they separated in Windows and Linux?

Answer:

The components of a file path are usually directory names or file names, and possibly a volume name or
drive name in Windows or root in Linux. In Windows, backslash (\) is used to separate the components,
while in Linux, a forward slash (/) is used.

Question 5:
What is the maximum length of a file path in Windows and Linux?

Answer:

In the Windows Operating System, the maximum length for a path is 260 characters, while in the Linux
Operating System, the maximum path length is 4096 characters.

Question 6:

What are the fundamental rules for creating valid file and directory names in both Windows and Linux?

Answer:

The fundamental rules include using a period to separate the base file name from the extension, using
backslash (\) in Windows and forward slash (/) in Linux to separate path components, not assuming case
sensitivity, avoiding reserved characters, and avoiding the use of Windows reserved words for naming
files and directories.

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I can assist you with.

In the context of the provided notes, a custom file refers to a file that contains data specific to a
particular application or purpose. It is not a standardized or universally recognized file format. Custom
files are typically created by developers or specific software programs to store data in a format that suits
their needs.

Custom data, on the other hand, refers to the specific information or content contained within a custom
file. This data is encoded or structured in a way that is specific to the application or software that uses
the custom file format. The format and organization of the custom data depend on the requirements
and design choices made by the developers.

For example, an image editing software may use a custom file format to store images, where the custom
file contains specific image data such as pixel values, color information, and metadata. This custom file
format and the associated custom data allow the software to accurately represent and manipulate the
image data according to the application's requirements.

In summary, a custom file is a file format created for a specific purpose or application, and custom data
refers to the specific information or content contained within that custom file.
Question 1:

What are the two types of file paths?

Answer:

The two types of file paths are fully qualified paths (absolute paths) and relative paths.

Question 2:

What is a fully qualified path, and what does it consist of?

Answer:

A fully qualified path, also known as an absolute path, always contains the root and the complete
directory list. It points to the file location and provides the complete path from the root directory to the
file.

Question 3:

What is the current directory, and how does it relate to file paths?

Answer:

The current directory is the directory in which a user is working at a given time. Every user is always
working within a directory. The current directory may or may not be the root directory, depending on
the most recent "change directory" operation on that disk.

Question 4:

What is the root directory, and what role does it play in file paths?

Answer:

The root directory is the highest directory in the hierarchy and can be considered as the start or
beginning of a directory structure. It contains all other directories in the drive and can also contain files.
In Windows, the root directory is typically represented as C:\, while in Linux, it is represented as a
forward slash (/).
Question 5:

What is a relative path, and how is it different from a fully qualified path?

Answer:

A relative path is a type of path that contains "double-dots" (..) or "single-dot" (.) as directory
components. The double-dots denote the directory above the current directory (parent directory), while
a single-dot represents the current directory. Relative paths are specified in relation to the current
directory.

Question 6:

Can you provide examples of both fully qualified paths and relative paths?

Answer:

Certainly! Here are examples of fully qualified paths and relative paths:

Fully qualified paths:

- "C:\langur.txt" refers to a file named "langur.txt" under the root directory C:\

- "C:\fauna\bison.txt" refers to a file named "bison.txt" in a subdirectory named fauna under the root
directory C:\

Relative paths:

- "..\langur.txt" specifies a file named "langur.txt" located in the parent directory of the current directory
(fauna).

- ".\bison.txt" specifies a file named "bison.txt" located in the current directory named fauna.

- "..\..\langur.txt" specifies a file that is two directories above the current directory (india).

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