Question 1

The StreamReader object can be used to read data from a data file that has been created with a StreamWriter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The StreamWriter's WriteLine method places an Enter (carriage return)between the items in the data file.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Visual Basic offers simplified File I/O objects and methods in the Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIOlibrary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the difference between the Write method and the WriteLine method of a StreamWriter?

Accepted Answer

The Write method places items

Question 5

The standard Windows OpenFileDialog component can be used in your VB program to allow users to browse for a folder and filename.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In order to append data to an existing data file,set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter constructor to True.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sometimes,a project will need to save the information that the user inputs so that it can be used again.The information is stored and will later be accessed from a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

A) program file 
B) project file 
C) data file 
D) user file 
A) program file 
B) project file 
C) data file 
D) user file

Question 8

Visual Studio handles data files using streams.Explain the steps in writing data to a file.

Accepted Answer

In order to write data to a file you mus

Question 9

My.Computer.FileSystem.WriteAllText(FileName,StringToWrite,AppendBoolean)______.

Accepted Answer

A) creates a database file 
B) creates a text file 
C) is used to read data from a file 
D) is used to add data to a database 
A) creates a database file 
B) creates a text file 
C) is used to read data from a file 
D) is used to add data to a database

Question 10

If a program does not include exception handling,what will happen when a data file is opened with the StreamReader object and the file does not exist?

Accepted Answer

A) A file will be created. 
B) The next available file on the disk will be opened. 
C) A dialog box will automatically appear allowing the user to find the correct name or location of the file. 
D) An unhandled exception will occur,causing the program to fail. 
A) A file will be created. 
B) The next available file on the disk will be opened. 
C) A dialog box will automatically appear allowing the user to find the correct name or location of the file. 
D) An unhandled exception will occur,causing the program to fail.

Question 11

If you intend to write data to an existing data file and it is your intention to overwrite all of the data in a file,you should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter constructor to True 
B) not include the BooleanAppend argument in the StreamWriter constructor 
C) set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter to False 
D) Both answers B and C are correct 
A) set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter constructor to True 
B) not include the BooleanAppend argument in the StreamWriter constructor 
C) set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter to False 
D) Both answers B and C are correct

Question 12

Which of the following steps does NOT occur when writing data to a data file?

Accepted Answer

A) A new StreamWriter object must be declared. 
B) The StreamWriter's WriteLine method will create a buffer in memory. 
C) A new data file will always be created when a StreamWriter is declared. 
D) The data to be written will be converted to string data. 
A) A new StreamWriter object must be declared. 
B) The StreamWriter's WriteLine method will create a buffer in memory. 
C) A new data file will always be created when a StreamWriter is declared. 
D) The data to be written will be converted to string data.

Question 13

You must use the Retrieve method in order to access data in a file.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You can use _______ in order to allow the user to browse and find a file at run time.

Accepted Answer

A) the OpenFileDialog common dialog control 
B) the StreamReader object 
C) the OpenDialog control 
D) a hard-coded path name 
A) the OpenFileDialog common dialog control 
B) the StreamReader object 
C) the OpenDialog control 
D) a hard-coded path name

Question 15

Data elements that are added to a data file in the append mode are written at the end of the file,but may later be read in random order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The data files that are presented in Chapter 11,Saving Data in Files,are commonly used to store large amounts of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When instantiating a StreamWriter object,the name of the file on the disk _______.

Accepted Answer

A) must be in uppercase characters 
B) appears immediately after the word As 
C) must be enclosed in quotes 
D) All of these 
A) must be in uppercase characters 
B) appears immediately after the word As 
C) must be enclosed in quotes 
D) All of these

Question 18

When instantiating a StreamReader,an exception will occur if the data file does not exist in the specified path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What should be used to handle exceptions and avoid terminating the program when an exception occurs during run-time?

Accepted Answer

A) Do / Loop 
B) Off Error 
C) Case Error 
D) Try/Catch 
A) Do / Loop 
B) Off Error 
C) Case Error 
D) Try/Catch

Question 20

A StreamWriter object can be declared in the Declarations section of a program or in a procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The StreamReader object can be used to read data from a data file that has been created with a StreamWriter.

The StreamWriter's WriteLine method places an Enter (carriage return)between the items in the data file.

Visual Basic offers simplified File I/O objects and methods in the Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIOlibrary.

What is the difference between the Write method and the WriteLine method of a StreamWriter?

The standard Windows OpenFileDialog component can be used in your VB program to allow users to browse for a folder and filename.

In order to append data to an existing data file,set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter constructor to True.

Sometimes,a project will need to save the information that the user inputs so that it can be used again.The information is stored and will later be accessed from a(n)_______.

Visual Studio handles data files using streams.Explain the steps in writing data to a file.

My.Computer.FileSystem.WriteAllText(FileName,StringToWrite,AppendBoolean)______.

If a program does not include exception handling,what will happen when a data file is opened with the StreamReader object and the file does not exist?

If you intend to write data to an existing data file and it is your intention to overwrite all of the data in a file,you should _______.

Which of the following steps does NOT occur when writing data to a data file?

You must use the Retrieve method in order to access data in a file.

You can use _______ in order to allow the user to browse and find a file at run time.

Data elements that are added to a data file in the append mode are written at the end of the file,but may later be read in random order.

The data files that are presented in Chapter 11,Saving Data in Files,are commonly used to store large amounts of data.

When instantiating a StreamWriter object,the name of the file on the disk _______.

When instantiating a StreamReader,an exception will occur if the data file does not exist in the specified path.

What should be used to handle exceptions and avoid terminating the program when an exception occurs during run-time?

A StreamWriter object can be declared in the Declarations section of a program or in a procedure.

Introduction to Visual Basic 2010

User Interface Design

Variables, Constants, and Calculations

Decisions and Conditions

Menus, Common Dialog Boxes, Sub Procedures, and Function

Multiform Projects

Lists, loops, and Printing

Arrays and Collections

Web Applications

Database Applications

OOP: Creating Object-Oriented Programs

Graphics, Animation, Sound, and Drag-And-Drop

Additional Topics in Visual Basic

Filters

Exam 11: Data Files

The StreamReader object can be used to read data from a data file that has been created with a StreamWriter.

The StreamWriter's WriteLine method places an Enter (carriage return)between the items in the data file.

Visual Basic offers simplified File I/O objects and methods in the Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIOlibrary.

What is the difference between the Write method and the WriteLine method of a StreamWriter?

The standard Windows OpenFileDialog component can be used in your VB program to allow users to browse for a folder and filename.

In order to append data to an existing data file,set the BooleanAppend argument of the StreamWriter constructor to True.

Sometimes,a project will need to save the information that the user inputs so that it can be used again.The information is stored and will later be accessed from a(n)_______.

Visual Studio handles data files using streams.Explain the steps in writing data to a file.

My.Computer.FileSystem.WriteAllText(FileName,StringToWrite,AppendBoolean)______.

If a program does not include exception handling,what will happen when a data file is opened with the StreamReader object and the file does not exist?

If you intend to write data to an existing data file and it is your intention to overwrite all of the data in a file,you should _______.

Which of the following steps does NOT occur when writing data to a data file?

You must use the Retrieve method in order to access data in a file.

You can use _______ in order to allow the user to browse and find a file at run time.

Data elements that are added to a data file in the append mode are written at the end of the file,but may later be read in random order.

The data files that are presented in Chapter 11,Saving Data in Files,are commonly used to store large amounts of data.

When instantiating a StreamWriter object,the name of the file on the disk _______.

When instantiating a StreamReader,an exception will occur if the data file does not exist in the specified path.

What should be used to handle exceptions and avoid terminating the program when an exception occurs during run-time?

A StreamWriter object can be declared in the Declarations section of a program or in a procedure.

Introduction to Visual Basic 2010

User Interface Design

Variables, Constants, and Calculations

Decisions and Conditions

Menus, Common Dialog Boxes, Sub Procedures, and Function

Multiform Projects

Lists, loops, and Printing

Arrays and Collections

Web Applications

Database Applications

OOP: Creating Object-Oriented Programs

Graphics, Animation, Sound, and Drag-And-Drop

Additional Topics in Visual Basic

Filters