Module 1.4 file management

Question 1

File

Answer 1

What we use to store our data permanently

Question 2

Folder

Answer 2

A folder on a computer is like a virtual box where you can keep and organize your files, like documents, pictures, and videos.

Question 3

Windows Explorer

Answer 3

Windows Explorer, is a tool in Windows that lets you see and manage your files and folders

Question 4

What’s the need to organise a folder 

Answer 4

You will be able to work more efficiently

Question 5

Tips on planning a logical folder structure

Answer 5

Starts with categories
Use subfolders for organisation
Give names for the folders
Date your folders
Avoid too many levels 

Question 6

The importance of fight extension

Answer 6

The final extension indicates to the operating system what type of file it is and what program it must use to open the file 

Question 7

What is paths

Answer 7

A path is a sequence of folders starting from the drive that leads to the location of a specific file


Question 8

Network drives

Answer 8

Actually folders on another computer on the network given drive letters such as S, T, U

Question 9

How to convert file types

Answer 9

Use Save As and then Save as type to convert a file to another type 

Question 10

Convert file type

Answer 10

-Used to share data with another program by using a format that both programs can read and understand

-allows users who are using older versions of a program to have access to the data