5. If a file does not exist and a program attempts to open it in append mode, what happens

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Rylie Greene

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2 March, 01:49

5. If a file does not exist and a program attempts to open it in append mode, what happens

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Easton · Answer 1

It create a new file in which writing of data begins.

Explanation:

A file can be open in the three mode:

-r (Read mode) : open an existing file for the purpose of reading data from it.

-w (write mode) : Create a new file for the purpose of writing data to it.

-a (append mode) : open an existing file for the purpose of appending extra data to it but if the file does not exist, it create a new file and start writing data to it.