Definition: A file is a collection of related data
records. Every file has a name to distinguish it from other files. Each
document is stored in the computer as a different entity by name; just like an
individual living in a house with his family name. This is what is referred to
as file name. All information found in a computer, are stored in file.
records. Every file has a name to distinguish it from other files. Each
document is stored in the computer as a different entity by name; just like an
individual living in a house with his family name. This is what is referred to
as file name. All information found in a computer, are stored in file.
Temporary
and Permanent Files
and Permanent Files
File might be temporary or permanent. Master files
and reference files are usually permanent; this means they are never thrown
away, as they will be updated from time to time (when necessary). Even though
the information might change, but the file will continue to exist.
and reference files are usually permanent; this means they are never thrown
away, as they will be updated from time to time (when necessary). Even though
the information might change, but the file will continue to exist.
Temporary files on the other hand, are held for a
short time, until the transaction records have been processed and they may
therefore be thrown away.
short time, until the transaction records have been processed and they may
therefore be thrown away.
