FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
Which of the following file attributes on a Windows system would prevent a user from accidentally modifying a document when set?
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Read-only
The read-only attribute in Windows prevents a file from being modified or deleted (though it can be overridden by the user). Hidden hides the file, system marks it as a system file, and archive is used for backup.
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Hidden
Why it's wrong here
Hidden hides the file from normal view but does not prevent modification.
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Read-only
Why this is correct
Read-only prevents the file from being modified or deleted.
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System
Why it's wrong here
System marks the file as a system file but does not prevent modification.
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Archive
Why it's wrong here
Archive indicates the file has been modified since last backup, but does not prevent modification.
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Variation 1. Which file attribute prevents a file from being modified or deleted accidentally?
easy- A.Archive
- B.System
- C.Hidden
- ✓ D.Read-only
Why D: The read-only attribute allows viewing but not writing to the file.
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