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.

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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?

Text files

What is an advantage of text files?

They are usually the same on all computers

What is an advantage of binary files?

They are more efficient to process than text 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?

Binary files Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do Java binary files have over most binary files?

They are designed to be read by programs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of files are designed to be read by programs and consist of a sequence of binary digits?

Binary files Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of binary files over text files?

Binary files are more efficient to process Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Java binary files over most binary files?

Java binary files can be read or written with an editor Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for text files?

ASCII files Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of text files?

Text files can be read or written with an editor Signup and view all the answers

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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.