Question 3

3.1 Files can be used to store data permanently.

a. List and describe the two types of files that can be used in C++. Do not discuss types of file objects. (6 Marks)

b. How does the ifstream object work? (2 Marks)

3.2 To solve the problem of the ofstream object that loses data, we can use the fstream object.

a. Write a code snippet that declares an fstream object and opens it for both read and write in one open statement. (5 Marks)

b. Write a code snippet that will combine two variables into a string with a delimiter, to be written into the file. (2 Marks)