FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Read-only: Readable, but cannot be changed or deleted. Hidden: By default, not displayed in a directory listing. Archive: Used for selectively backing up or copying files; most helpful in DOS. System: Flagged for use by the operating system; not usually displayed in a directory listing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of file attributes are the file title, record size, number of areas, and date of creation. For disk files, permanent file attribute values are stored in the disk file header.

Detailed explanation-3: -Read-only is a file attribute which only allows a user to view a file, restricting any writing to the file. Setting a file to “read-only” will still allow that file to be opened and read; however, changes such as deletions, overwrites, edits or name changes cannot be made.

Detailed explanation-4: -Another file attribute that can be used to hide data is the hidden attribute. Files can have any combination of read-only, archive, system, and hidden attributes. Files with the hidden attribute set are not immediately viewable through Windows Explorer or via the dir command typed at the command prompt.

Detailed explanation-5: -File attributes are maintained in the file system’s directories, and typical attributes are Read-Only, Hidden, System and Archive.