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Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science practice

What is one reason for storing data in files?

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File handling

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What is one reason for storing data in files?.

  1. A.To ensure data is lost after program execution
  2. B.To allow for data persistence
  3. C.To make data retrieval slower
  4. D.To eliminate the need for data organization

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File Storage in Programming

Files are used to store data that programs can access and manipulate. This allows for data persistence and efficient data management.

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    State one reason why data is stored in files.

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