This study notes covers Exam Tips within File Handling for GCSE Computer Science. Revise File Handling in 3.2 Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 6 of 7 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Exam Tips
- Always close: Files must be closed after use
- EOF check: Use endOfFile() to avoid reading past end
- Common mistake: Forgetting to close files
Practice questions for File Handling
Which OCR pseudocode command is used to open a file called 'scores.txt' for reading?
Describe how OCR pseudocode reads all lines from a text file, using a WHILE loop. Include the role of endOfFile() in your answer.
Quick recall flashcards
Why must you close files?
To save data and prevent corruption
How do you read a line?
line = myFile.readLine()