File Management for Eighth Graders: A Comprehensive Guide to Organizing Your Computer

Question 1

Which of these file extensions is invalid?

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.xyz

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.txt

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.exe

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.png

Question 2

To save a file in a specific folder using Windows Explorer, what is the correct order of steps?

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1. Open the file you want to save. 2. Click 'File'. 3. Select 'Save As'. 4. Choose the folder. 5. Name the file. 6. Click 'Save'.

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1. Create a new folder. 2. Open the file. 3. Click 'File'. 4. Select 'Save'. 5. Choose the new folder. 6. Click 'Save'.

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1. Open the file. 2. Click 'Save'. 3. Name the file. 4. Choose the folder. 5. Click 'Save' again.

Question 3

What is the default name given to a new folder?

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New Folder

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Folder

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Untitled Folder

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My Folder

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of 'File Explorer' in Windows operating systems?

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Manage and organize files and folders

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Browse the internet and access websites

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Edit and create documents and presentations

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Play games and entertainment applications

Question 5

Which practice is recommended for effective file management?

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Using clear and descriptive file names

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Storing files in multiple locations for backup

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Deleting old files infrequently to save storage space

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Renaming files without following a consistent naming system

Question 6

What is the main distinction between a file and a folder?

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Files contain data, while folders organize files.

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Folders contain data, while files organize folders.

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They are different types of computer programs.

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They are the same thing.

Question 7

Which of the following represents a valid file path?

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C:\Users\John\Documents\My File.txt

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John:My DocumentsMy File.txt

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/Users/John/Documents/My File.txt

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My DocumentsMy File.txt

Question 8

What is the intended use of a shortcut in file management?

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Create a link to a file or folder in another location

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Duplicate a file or folder in the same location

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Protect a file or folder from being modified or deleted

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Transfer a file or folder to a different storage device

Question 9

Which file attribute is used to hide a file from being visible in file listings?

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Hidden

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Read-only

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System

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Encrypted

Question 10

What is the purpose of the 'Search' feature in file management systems?

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Locate files and folders stored on your computer

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Organize files and folders into a specific structure

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Delete files and folders permanently from your computer

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Create new files and folders in a specific location

Question 11

What file extension is used for Portable Document Format (PDF) files?

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.pdf

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.doc

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.docx

Question 12

What is the main purpose of a folder?

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To organize and group related files

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To store only images

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To create shortcuts to other files

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To run programs

Question 13

What is the primary function of saving a file?

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To permanently store its contents

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To share it with others

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To create a new file

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To print it

Question 14

Which of these is an advantage of organizing files into folders?

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Easier file retrieval

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More available hard drive space

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Enhanced file security

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Improved computer performance

Question 15

What is the distinction between a file name and a file extension?

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A file name identifies the file, while a file extension indicates the file type.

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A file name indicates the file type, while a file extension identifies the file.

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File names and file extensions are identical.

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File names contain both the file name and the extension.

Question 16

What is the main function of a file manager?

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To manage and organize files and folders

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To edit and view files

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To share files with others

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To run programs

Question 17

What is the best practice for naming files?

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Use short, descriptive names that clearly indicate the file's content

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Use spaces and special characters to make the file name more descriptive

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Use the same name for multiple files to save time

Question 18

Which file extension is commonly used for image files?

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.jpg

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.docx

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.mp3

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.pdf

Question 19

What is the primary function of a folder?

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To store and organize files

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To create new files

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To run programs

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To connect to the internet

Question 20

Which action will NOT change the name of a file?

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Moving the file to a different folder

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Renaming the file explicitly

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Saving a copy of the file with a different name

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Deleting the file

Question 21

What is the key distinction between a file and a folder?

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Files store data, while folders organize files

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Folders store data, while files organize folders

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Files and folders are essentially the same thing

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Folders can only be created within files

Question 22

What is the purpose of a file path?

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To specify the exact location of a file on a computer

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To create a new file

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To run a program

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To store data

Question 23

Which file extension is commonly associated with text documents?

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.txt

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.exe

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.mp4

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.zip

Question 24

What is the recommended practice for naming files?

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Use clear and descriptive names

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Use short and generic names

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Use numbers and special characters

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Use names that are difficult to remember

Question 25

What is a compressed file?

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A file that has been reduced in size without losing data

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A file that has been encrypted

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A file that has been deleted

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A file that has been corrupted

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of creating folders?

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To organize files

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To store files

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To improve computer performance

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To prevent data loss

Question 27

Which file naming convention is considered best practice?

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Using short and descriptive names

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Using spaces and special characters

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Using upper-case letters only

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Using long and complex names

Question 28

How do saving and copying files differ?

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Saving creates a new file, while copying duplicates an existing file.

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Copying creates a new file, while saving duplicates an existing file.

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Saving and copying are identical operations.

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Copying retains the original file's location, while saving does not.

Question 29

Which file attribute provides information about the file's last modification?

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Date modified

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File name

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File size

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File type

Question 30

What is a file path?

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The location of the file on the computer

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The name of the file

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The size of the file

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The owner of the file

Question 31

Why is a hierarchical file structure useful?

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To organize files and folders in a structured way

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To keep all files in one folder

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To control who can access files and folders

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To make files load faster

Question 32

Your computer shows an error message saying that a file cannot be opened. What should you do first to troubleshoot this issue?

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Check if the file is in the correct folder.

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Restart your computer.

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Check the file permissions.

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Run a virus scan.

Question 33

What is the main goal of file management?

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To organize and store digital data effectively

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To transfer data quickly between different devices

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To protect sensitive information from unauthorized access

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To enhance the speed and performance of computers

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a recognized file system?

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PNG

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FAT32

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NTFS

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EXT4

Question 35

What is the primary reason for creating a folder?

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To organize related files into a single location

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To reduce the amount of space used on the computer

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To enhance the security of files

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To locate files more quickly

Question 36

Which file extension is typically used for plain text documents?

Accepted Answer

.txt

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.exe

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.jpg

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.mp4

Question 37

What is the most effective approach to organizing files on a computer?

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Create specific folders for different types of files

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Utilize the desktop as the primary storage location

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Store all files in a single folder

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Avoid organizing files and save them in random locations

Question 38

What is the key difference between a file and a folder?

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A file stores data, while a folder stores files

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A folder stores data, while a file stores folders

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Files and folders are essentially the same thing

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Folders can only be created on the desktop

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using folders to organize files?

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Faster computer performance

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Improved file retrieval time

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Enhanced file security

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Reduced clutter

Question 40

When saving a file, the file extension:

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Identifies the file's associated software

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Determines the file's content

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Is irrelevant to file functionality

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Should always be hidden

Question 41

The root directory of a file system is:

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The highest level of the file system

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The location where all files and folders are stored

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A type of file extension

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A folder created by the user

Question 42

Which of the following file types is typically used for image files?

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.jpg

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.txt

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.mp4

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.exe

Question 43

When cutting a file from one folder and pasting it to another, the file:

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Is cut from the old location and pasted to the new location

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Is copied to the new location and removed from the old location

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Remains in the old location and a shortcut is created in the new location

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Is permanently deleted

Question 44

What is the purpose of a recycle bin?

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To store files that have been deleted

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To automatically back up files

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To organize downloaded files

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To encrypt sensitive files

Question 45

Which file extension is specifically associated with Microsoft Word documents?

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docx

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xlsx

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pptx

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pdf

Question 46

What is the main purpose of utilizing folders within a file management system?

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To effectively organize and store files.

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To create new files within the file system

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To search for specific files within the system

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To compress files to conserve storage space

Question 47

Which term precisely describes the hierarchical arrangement of files and folders within a file system?

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Directory tree

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File structure

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File path

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Navigation bar

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of a file path?

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To pinpoint the exact location of a file within the file system

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To establish a new file within the system

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To open a specific file

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To rename a file

Question 49

Explain the fundamental difference between a file and a folder.

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Files contain data, while folders organize and group files.

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Folders contain data, while files organize and group folders.

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Files and folders are essentially the same.

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Both files and folders are used to store data.

Question 50

What is the main purpose of creating folders?

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To organize and group similar files together.

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To increase the storage capacity of a computer.

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To protect files from unauthorized access.

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To speed up the computer's performance.

Question 51

What is the key difference between a file and a folder?

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A file stores data, while a folder contains and organizes files and other folders.

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A folder stores data, while a file contains and organizes folders and other files.

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A file and a folder are essentially the same thing.

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A folder can be nested within another folder, but a file cannot.

Question 52

What is the primary purpose of a desktop shortcut?

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To provide quick and easy access to a file or folder.

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To create a duplicate copy of a file or folder.

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To protect a file or folder from unauthorized access.

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To increase the storage capacity of a computer.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice for effective file management?

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Storing important files in multiple locations.

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Keeping files organized in folders.

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Using clear and descriptive file names.

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Regularly backing up data.

Question 54

How can we differentiate a file name from a file extension?

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A file name represents the file's identity, while the file extension indicates its type.

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A file extension represents the file's identity, while the file name indicates its type.

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A file name and a file extension are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a file name and a file extension.

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for effective file management?

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Deleting files immediately after use

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Using descriptive file names

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Organizing files in a logical folder structure

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Backing up important files regularly

Question 56

What is the term for the highest level folder in a file system?

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Root folder

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Parent folder

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Subfolder

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Home folder

Question 57

What is the main advantage of organizing files within folders?

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Simplified file retrieval

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Increased storage space

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Enhanced file security

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Faster file processing

Question 58

What is the primary purpose of a file manager?

Accepted Answer

To manage and organize files and folders efficiently

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To create and edit files

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To protect files from viruses and malware

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To run software applications

Question 59

How do you create a new folder in the most straightforward way on a Windows computer?

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Right-click and select 'New' > 'Folder'

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Use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl' + 'N'

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Select 'File' > 'New' > 'Folder' from the menu

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Type 'new folder' into the search bar

Question 60

What is the primary purpose of a file extension?

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To indicate the type of file

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To help remember the file's content

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To protect the file from unauthorized access

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To increase the speed of file loading

Question 61

Which of the following file extensions is commonly used for plain text documents?

Accepted Answer

.txt

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.doc

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.xls

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.ppt

Question 62

What is the main function a file manager serves?

Accepted Answer

Organizing and managing files and folders

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Searching for specific files on your computer

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Protecting your files from viruses

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Speeding up the downloading of files

Question 63

Which of these is generally NOT considered a good practice in file management?

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Downloading files from untrustworthy sources

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Arranging files logically and systematically

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Using descriptive and concise file names

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Backing up your important files regularly

Question 64

Which file system is most commonly found on Windows computers?

Accepted Answer

NTFS

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FAT32

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APFS

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ext4