CLAD CLAD File I/O & Data Management 3

Question 1

What LabVIEW data type is best suited for storing a fixed-size collection of mixed data types (e.g., a name and a temperature reading)?

Accepted Answer

Cluster

Answer

Array

Answer

Queue

Answer

FIFO

Question 2

When saving LabVIEW measurement data that must be read back later with proper channel names and timestamps, which file format is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

TDMS file

Answer

CSV text file

Answer

Binary file

Answer

XML file

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of using LabVIEW's built-in 'Config File VIs' (configuration file functions)?

Accepted Answer

They read and write INI-style key-value configuration files in a standardized format

Answer

They encrypt configuration data automatically

Answer

They generate executable configuration files

Answer

They link settings to DAQ hardware

Question 4

In LabVIEW, which function converts a path data type to a string representation?

Accepted Answer

Path to String

Answer

To Path

Answer

String to Path

Answer

Path Cast

Question 5

What does error checking at the file I/O level in LabVIEW typically involve?

Accepted Answer

Wiring error in/out terminals through each file function and checking error codes

Answer

Using a Try/Catch block

Answer

Polling a global error variable

Answer

Using the Error List window only

Question 6

Which LabVIEW function should you use to delete a file from disk?

Accepted Answer

Delete File

Answer

Close File

Answer

Remove File

Answer

Clear File