In Windows, programs perform I/O on virtual files, manipulating them by using file ____.
A) maps
B) handles
C) pointers
D) references

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Programs in Windows perform I/O on virtual files by manipulating them using file handles. File handles are unique identifiers that represent open instances of a file or device. They are used by the operating system to keep track of the status and location of each open file or device. Therefore, the correct answer is B) handles.

In Windows, Programs Perform I/O on Virtual Files, Manipulating Them