[Solved] Identify the error in this MATLAB code snippet for reading a file:fileID = fopen('data.txt', 'r'); data = fread(fileID); fclose(fileID); disp(data); | MATLAB

MATLAB - File I/O

Identify the error in this MATLAB code snippet for reading a file:

fileID = fopen('data.txt', 'r');
data = fread(fileID);
fclose(fileID);
disp(data);

Afread missing data type specifier

BMissing file open mode

Cfclose called before fread

Ddisp cannot display data

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check fread usage
fread without specifying data type returns numeric bytes, not readable characters.
Step 2: Identify correct usage
To read text, fread should include '*char' to read characters properly.
Final Answer:
fread missing data type specifier -> Option A
Quick Check:
fread needs '*char' for text reading [OK]

Quick Trick: Always specify data type in fread for correct reading [OK]

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