File management

Question 1

Define ‘File’

Answer 1

A group/chunk of data.

Question 2

Define ‘Folder’

Answer 2

Used to organize files.

Question 3

Every folder has a…

Answer 3

Folder Name.

Question 4

WHERE are the 2 parts of a file name?

Answer 4

Before and after the dot.

Question 5

What are the purposes of a file name?

Answer 5

Before the dot = so we know what the file is.
After the dot = So the computer knows how to open it.

Question 6

What should we be careful of when re-naming a file?

Answer 6

Removing the File extension.

Question 7

What are the consequences of removing the File extension?

Answer 7

Not being able to access it. Confusing the computer

Question 8

What is the name after the dot called?

Answer 8

File extension/File type

Question 9

.docx is for?

Answer 9

word

Question 10

Why do we need different types of files?

Answer 10

They are stored differently

Question 11

Define ‘compressed’ file

Answer 11

Sacrifice quality so they take up less storage

Question 12

Exampel of compressed file

Answer 12

.MP3 and .JPG

Question 13

A file that is NOT compressed takes up ____ storage. But has ____ quality.

Answer 13

1.More
2. High

Question 14

Example of high quality not compressed files

Answer 14

.PNG and .WAV

Question 15

How is all data saved on a computer?

Answer 15

Files/Folders

Question 16

Define Operating system

Answer 16

An operating system essentially codes your words into a language the computer speaks, therefore it aids in managing files, folders and organization.

Question 17

How does the computer know how to open a file?

Answer 17

The file extension

Question 18

What is a mobile operating system?

Answer 18

the operating system on tablets and mobiles. Designed for small touch screens

Question 19

File management system is…

Answer 19

aka Flie manager, has options such delete, open, copy, cut, etc.

Question 20

Task of operating system in file management

Answer 20

Important job of keeping track of your files, where they are, and whats in them.

Question 21

Folders are stored in what order?

Answer 21

Hierarchichal

Question 22

What does the file path show you?

Answer 22

-It shows you where a folder, file or web page is located.
-what ‘storage device’ aka the drive letter.

Question 23

how to access file path?

Answer 23

Click on address bar in file explorer

Question 24

Define volatile

Answer 24

changes rapidly, unexpectedly

Question 25

Which part of the COMPUTER are files, spreadsheets, etc. saved to?

Answer 25

RAM-random access memory, it gives the computer a place to store applications and data for a short term basis, saves data you computer uses regularly.

Question 26

what happens when you SAVE a file?

Answer 26

Saved to a secondary source. E.G: flash drive.

Question 27

What is directory file?

Answer 27

The file 0 and tells us where other files are.

Question 28

How to change file type?

Answer 28

-Open the file
-Go to ‘save as’
-Click on ‘this PC’ or ‘browse’
-Click ‘save as type’
-Choose the file type and press save.