Chapter 2

Question 1

Root Directory

Answer 1

The root directory is the top-level folder in a file system. It’s where all other folders and files are stored, and it acts as the starting point or “home base” for accessing everything on a storage device, like a computer’s hard drive.

Question 2

What is File Association

Answer 2

Pairs an application with a file extension

ex xlsx files for Excel

Question 3

What is the proper folder structure for Windows?

Question 4

Once a program is installed, where do their important files go?

Answer 4

Most programs install their important files in a sub folder of the “Programs Folder”. The manufacturer decides how to label and structure their sub folders

Question 5

The 64 bit edition of Windows creates two for program files, what are they?

Answer 5

C:\ Program Files (64 - bit)
C:\ Program Files (x86) (32 - bit)

Question 6

What is a Directory Structure?

Answer 6

The way an operating system arranges the files accessible to its users