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Which term is used to describe a directory contained inside another directory?
Which term is used to describe a directory contained inside another directory?
What is the purpose of a directory path?
What is the purpose of a directory path?
What is the process of converting a file from one program into another called?
What is the process of converting a file from one program into another called?
Which type of directory path is given from the root directory to the file?
Which type of directory path is given from the root directory to the file?
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What is the purpose of creating and storing a copy of data?
What is the purpose of creating and storing a copy of data?
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Directory is a way the os shows it's system & other type of files to the ______.
Directory is a way the os shows it's system & other type of files to the ______.
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Files are displayed in a ______ tree structure.
Files are displayed in a ______ tree structure.
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The file at the top of the directory is called ______ or parent.
The file at the top of the directory is called ______ or parent.
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Subdirectory (child): A directory contained inside another ______.
Subdirectory (child): A directory contained inside another ______.
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The terms parent & child are often used to describe the ______ between root & sub directory.
The terms parent & child are often used to describe the ______ between root & sub directory.
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Study Notes
Directory Structure
- Directories represent the operating system's organization of system and file types.
- Files are organized in a hierarchical tree structure.
- The top-level directory is known as the Root or parent directory.
- Subdirectories, or child directories, are those contained within another directory.
- The relationship between parent and child directories is often referred to in terms of hierarchy.
Directory Paths
- A directory path is a sequence of identifiers that indicates which folders or files to access.
- Absolute Path: A complete path from the root directory directly to the file.
- Relative Path: A path that relates to the current working directory.
File Conversion
- File conversion is the process of changing a file format from one application to another.
- File converters are tools designed for this purpose, enabling conversion between formats.
- Examples of file converters include:
- Elite Cloud Convert
- Polf to Word Converter
- Foxit PDF Editor
File Management
- File Import: The operation of bringing files from outside a program into that program.
- File Export: The process of transferring data from a program to an external file.
Data Backup
- Backup involves creating and storing copies of data.
- Regular backups are essential to prevent data loss and ensure data recovery.
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Test your knowledge on directory structures and file organization in this quiz. Learn about the hierarchy of directories, the concept of parent and child directories, and how to navigate through directory paths. Challenge yourself and become an expert in managing files on your operating system.