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Files and Folders in Computers
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Files and Folders in Computers

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What is the function of a file in a computer?

  • To arrange files on a disk
  • To organize data within a folder
  • To distinguish one set of information from another file (correct)
  • To hold one or more folders
  • What can a folder contain?

  • Only other folders
  • Programs and data
  • Other folders and files (correct)
  • Empty space
  • What is the function of file extension?

  • To show the file type and the application to open it (correct)
  • To organize files by storing related data
  • To locate files in the system
  • To move files from program to program
  • What is the process of moving files or data from program to program called?

    <p>File import</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the part on the left side of the period in a file name called?

    <p>Main name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a folder hold?

    <p>Both files and folders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of file compression?

    <p>To make the file size smaller for faster transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Recycle Bin in Windows operating systems?

    <p>To temporarily store deleted files or folders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process of creating and storing copies of data to protect against data loss?

    <p>Backup and recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of copying backed-up data from a secondary location and returning it to its original device or a new device?

    <p>Restoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of data restoration?

    <p>To return lost, stolen, or damaged data to their original conditions or move to new locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does file deletion refer to in a computer's file system?

    <p>The removal of a file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    File System Concepts

    • A file is a collection of bytes stored on a computer's hard drive or solid-state drive, and its purpose is to store data, information, or programs.

    Folder and File Contents

    • A folder can contain files, subfolders, or both, which help to organize and store data.

    File Extensions

    • A file extension is a suffix at the end of a file name that indicates the file type or format, such as .txt, .jpg, or .exe.

    Data Transfer

    • The process of moving files or data from one program to another is called data transfer.

    File Naming Conventions

    • The part on the left side of the period in a file name is called the file stem or base name.

    Folder Functionality

    • A folder holds files, subfolders, or both, making it easier to organize and access data.

    File Compression

    • The main purpose of file compression is to reduce the size of a file, making it easier to store or transmit.

    Data Management

    • The function of the Recycle Bin in Windows operating systems is to temporarily store deleted files, allowing users to recover them if needed.

    Data Backup and Restoration

    • Backing up data describes the process of creating and storing copies of data to protect against data loss.
    • Data restoration is the process of copying backed-up data from a secondary location and returning it to its original device or a new device.
    • The purpose of data restoration is to recover and reuse data in case of data loss or system failure.

    File Management

    • File deletion refers to the process of removing a file from a computer's file system, either temporarily (in the Recycle Bin) or permanently.

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    Test your knowledge about the basic units of storage in computers, including files and folders. Understand the concept of how data is stored and organized within a computer system.

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