Which of the following is an example of a at flat file?

The correct answer is A. CSV file. A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file (A) is a classic example of a flat file. A flat file stores data as plain text in a simple, two-dimensional structure (rows and columns) with no relational links, hierarchies, or embedded formatting. CSV files store records as lines of text…

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ACSV file
BPDF file
CJSON file
DJPEG file

How the community answered

(22 responses)

A
86% (19)
B
9% (2)
C
5% (1)

Explanation

A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file (A) is a classic example of a flat file. A flat file stores data as plain text in a simple, two-dimensional structure (rows and columns) with no relational links, hierarchies, or embedded formatting. CSV files store records as lines of text with fields separated by a delimiter like a comma. A PDF (B) is a formatted document file, not a data storage format. A JSON file (C) is a hierarchical, structured data format that supports nested objects and arrays - making it non-flat. A JPEG (D) is an image file. Among the choices, only CSV fits the definition of a flat file: plain text, tabular, non-hierarchical data storage.

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#Flat files#CSV#File formats#Data storage concepts

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