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CIT381Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

File Processing And Management

This course introduces the fundamental principles of file processing and management. It covers basic file concepts, file organization methods, and file management system architectures. Students will learn about file allocation strategies, record blocking techniques, and free space management. The course also explores data validation, file managers, and file handling in high-level languages, providing a comprehensive understanding of file systems from both technical and end-user perspectives.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
File ProcessingFile ManagementFile SystemsData ValidationFile Organization

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

File Concepts

2

File Organization

3

File Management

4

File Allocation

5

Data Validation

6

File Security

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic Computer Concepts

Introduction to Operating Systems

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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System Administrator

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Database Administrator

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Software Developer

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Data Analyst

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IT Security Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Information TechnologyData ManagementSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityCloud Computing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: File Fundamentals

4h

Unit 1: Basic File Concepts

4 study hours
  • •Define file concepts
  • •Describe file structure
  • •Discuss file naming techniques
  • •Explain file attributes
Week
2

Module 1: File Fundamentals

4h

Unit 2: File Organisation and Access Methods

4 study hours
  • •Define file organization
  • •List and explain file organization methods
  • •Compare file organization methods
  • •Discuss merits and demerits of each method
Week
3

Module 1: File Fundamentals

4h

Unit 3: File Management

4 study hours
  • •Define file management
  • •List objectives of file management
  • •Explain file management functions
  • •Describe file system architecture
  • •Explain operations supported by file management system
Week
4

Module 1: File Fundamentals

4h

Unit 4: File Directories

4 study hours
  • •State and explain file directory
  • •Illustrate directory structures
  • •Demonstrate file referencing through pathways
Week
5

Module 1: File Fundamentals

4h

Unit 5: File and Directory Operations

4 study hours
  • •List file and directory operations
  • •Describe directory operations
  • •Explain access rights
Week
6

Module 2: File Storage Management

4h

Unit 1: File Allocation

4 study hours
  • •Explain file allocation issues
  • •Differentiate file allocation methods
  • •List advantages and disadvantages
  • •Distinguish dynamic and preallocation methods
Week
7

Module 2: File Storage Management

4h

Unit 2: Record Blocking

4 study hours
  • •Define record blocking
  • •List record blocking techniques
  • •Discuss merits and demerits
Week
8

Module 2: File Storage Management

4h

Unit 3: Free Space Management

4 study hours
  • •State reasons for space management
  • •List techniques of managing space
  • •Explain volume and disk quotas
Week
9

Module 2: File Storage Management

4h

Unit 4: File System Performance and Reliability

4 study hours
  • •Explain system performance
  • •Discuss methods for improving performance
  • •Explain system reliability
  • •Discuss techniques to improve reliability
Week
10

Module 2: File Storage Management

4h

Unit 5: File System Security and Integrity

4 study hours
  • •State reasons for securing computing environment
  • •Identify intrusion categories
  • •List design principles for security
  • •Explain user authentication methods
  • •List types of threats
Week
11

Module 3: File Processing and Applications

4h

Unit 1: Data Validation

4 study hours
  • •Explain data validation concepts
  • •Explain data validation procedures
  • •Discuss validation rule and criteria
  • •Define data dictionary
  • •Explain data corruption
Week
12

Module 3: File Processing and Applications

8h

Unit 2: File Managers

4 study hours
  • •List file manager types
  • •Discuss features of each file manager
  • •Identify file managers in use

Unit 3: Managing Files in Windows

4 study hours
  • •Illustrate managing files in Windows
  • •Organize files using Windows Explorer
  • •Explain storing files properly
Week
13

Module 3: File Processing and Applications

8h

Unit 4: File Sorting, Searching, and Merging

4 study hours
  • •Explain sorting and searching concepts
  • •Describe sorting algorithms
  • •List searching techniques
  • •Discuss file merging

Unit 5: File Handling in High Level Languages

4 study hours
  • •Explain high-level programming languages
  • •Discuss I/O capabilities
  • •Explain file handling in languages

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review file organization methods (Units 2, Module 1) and their performance implications

2

Practice file allocation and free space management problems (Units 1 & 3, Module 2)

3

Understand security threats and protection mechanisms (Unit 5, Module 2)

4

Study data validation techniques and their implementation (Unit 1, Module 3)

5

Review file handling syntax in FORTRAN, C, and C# (Unit 5, Module 3)

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