MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a computer file has been damaged to the point at which its data cannot be recovered, then the file is said to be ____ Lesson 8-2
A
deleted
B
damaged
C
corrupted
D
ruined
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thanks. A corrupted file is a damaged computer file that fails to open or shows some errors when you try to open it. A corrupted file on your computer can crash your hard drive or, even worse, lead to the loss of valuable data.

Detailed explanation-2: -A corrupted file is simply a file that is damaged and not performing as it should. This can happen to any type of file, from documents to program and system files. A simple reboot of your system is often enough to fix the problems, but occasionally the issues are more complicated.

Detailed explanation-3: -In some cases, it is possible to recover and fix the corrupted file, while at other times it may be necessary to delete the file and replace it with an earlier saved version. A corrupted file may occur due to a defect or bug in the software used to create and manipulate the file in question.

Detailed explanation-4: -If your computer’s hard drive or data becomes corrupted, it can destroy important company data and render a workstation or server unable to function. Depending on what files are affected, you may need to restore data from a backup, or you may be stuck reinstalling system files through an extended period of downtime.

Detailed explanation-5: -The System File Checker (SFC) is a built-in Windows repair tool that scans your computer for corrupted Windows system files and attempts to restore any that it finds. To locate these troublesome files, use the SFC scannow command in the System File Checker.

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