Quiz on C++ File Handling

Welcome to the C++ File Handling Quiz!. In this quiz each question is paired with a detailed explanation, ensuring you understand not only the correct answers but also the underlying concepts. From basic operations like reading and writing files to more complex tasks such as file manipulation and error handling, this quiz covers a comprehensive range of topics. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, this quiz will help you sharpen your skills in managing files effectively in C++.

Ready to test your knowledge? Let’s explore C++ file handling together!

Last Updated :
Discuss
Comments

Question 1

Which header file is required to use file I/O operations?

  • <ifstream>

  • <ostream>

  • <fstream>

  • <iostream>

Discuss it

Question 2

Which among the following stream class is used to only write to files?

  • ofstream

  • ifstream

  • fstream

  • iostream

Discuss it

Question 3

Which stream class is used to only read from files?

  • ofstream

  • ifstream

  • fstream

  • iostream

Discuss it

Question 4

Which of the following is not used as a file opening mode?

  • ios::trunc

  • ios::binary

  • ios::in

  • ios::ate

Discuss it

Question 5

By default, all the files in C++ are opened in _________ mode.

  • Binary

  • Text

  • ISCII

  • VTC

Discuss it

Question 6

What is the use of ios::trunc mode?

  • To open a file in input mode

  • To open a file in output mode

  • To truncate an existing file to half

  • To truncate an existing file to zero

Discuss it

Question 7

Which among the follwoing function is used in C++ to get the current position of the file pointer in a file?

  • tell_p()

  • get_pos()

  • get_p()

  • tellg()

Discuss it

Question 8

Which function is used to reposition the file pointer?

  • moveg()

  • seekg()

  • changep()

  • go_p()

Discuss it

Question 9

Which of the following is used to move the file pointer to the start of a file?

  • ios::start

  • ios::cur

  • ios::first

  • ios::beg

Discuss it

Question 10

Which member function is used to determine whether the stream object is currently associated with a file?

  • is_open

  • buf

  • string

  • is_out

Discuss it

There are 25 questions to complete.

Take a part in the ongoing discussion
We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience on our website. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Cookie Policy & Privacy Policy