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Which type of files are designed to be read by human beings and can be read or written with an editor?
Which type of files are designed to be read by human beings and can be read or written with an editor?
What is an advantage of text files?
What is an advantage of text files?
What is an advantage of binary files?
What is an advantage of binary files?
What type of files are designed to be read on the same type of computer and with the same programming language as the computer that created the file?
What type of files are designed to be read on the same type of computer and with the same programming language as the computer that created the file?
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What advantage do Java binary files have over most binary files?
What advantage do Java binary files have over most binary files?
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Which type of files are designed to be read by programs and consist of a sequence of binary digits?
Which type of files are designed to be read by programs and consist of a sequence of binary digits?
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What is the advantage of binary files over text files?
What is the advantage of binary files over text files?
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What is the advantage of Java binary files over most binary files?
What is the advantage of Java binary files over most binary files?
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What is another name for text files?
What is another name for text files?
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What is an advantage of text files?
What is an advantage of text files?
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Study Notes
File Types
- Text files are designed to be read by human beings and can be read or written with an editor.
Advantages of File Types
- An advantage of text files is that they are human-readable.
- An advantage of binary files is that they are typically more compact and efficient than text files.
Binary Files
- Binary files are designed to be read by programs and consist of a sequence of binary digits.
- Binary files are typically more compact and efficient than text files.
Java Binary Files
- Java binary files are designed to be read on the same type of computer and with the same programming language as the computer that created the file.
- An advantage of Java binary files over most binary files is that they are platform-independent.
Alternative Names
- Another name for text files is plain text files.
Comparison of File Types
- Binary files are more compact and efficient than text files.
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Test your knowledge on file handling in Java with this quiz. Learn about text files, binary files, and how to read and write data using file handling techniques.