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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Based on the exhibit, which of the following best…
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. File properties: Size: 2.5 MB Type: JPEG Image Dimensions: 1920x1080
Based on the exhibit, which of the following best describes the file type?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse file extensions with file content, assuming that any file with a common extension like .png could be a video or audio file if they don't recognize the standard mapping of extensions to file types.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Image file
The exhibit shows a file named 'screenshot.png'. The .png extension indicates a Portable Network Graphics file, which is a raster image format that uses lossless compression. Therefore, this file is an image file.
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Video file
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit's extension and attributes indicate a different format, so classifying it as video misreads the file signature. Video is tempting because media files share container metadata, and would be right if the exhibit showed codec or stream data, but the actual type is determined by the specific extension shown.
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Image file
Why this is correct
Image files store visual data as pixel grids or vector instructions, identified by extensions such as .jpg, .png or .gif. The exhibit's displayed attributes match this category, satisfying the question's requirement to classify the file type from the evidence shown.
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Audio file
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit's extension and header do not correspond to an audio container, so calling it audio misidentifies the format. Audio is tempting because media files share metadata structures, and would be right if the exhibit showed codec or sampling data, but the displayed type is otherwise.
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Text file
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit's signature does not match plain-text encoding, so labelling it a text file contradicts the shown extension. Text is tempting because many configuration and log files are readable, and would be correct if the exhibit displayed .txt or ASCII content, but the actual format differs.
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