File Management Flashcards
What is file management?
File management is the method of storing and retrieving files on storage mediums.
What is a file manager?
A file manager is a software program used to view, edit, delete, and copy files on a computer system.
What is the default file manager for Microsoft Windows?
Windows explorer/file explorer
What is a file?
A file is a container for storing information on a computer.
Computer files can be stored on a drive, disc, or diskette. give an example of each storage medium that was named.
Drive - hard drive
Disc - DVD
Diskette - floppy disk
What is a file name?
A file name is an unique identifier for a file
What is another name for a file extension?
File suffix
What is a file extension?
A file extension is the character or group of characters after the dot that makes up an entire file name.
What does the file extension .jpg stand for?
Image file
What does the file extension .ppt represent?
PowerPoint presentation
What does the file extension .txt represent?
Plain text document
What does the file extension .doc / .docx represent?
Microsoft word document
What does the file extension .wpd represent?
Word perfect document
What does the file extension .xls represent?
Microsoft excel file
What does the file extension .htm / .html represent?
Web page
