Exam 7: Working With Files

The device letter for the hard disk drive is usually D.

A(n) sectored file is one that has been inadvertently altered in such a way that data becomes scrambled._________________________

Whenever possible, store your files in your ____ folders: My Documents, My Music, and so on.

Each document, graph, or picture you create with application software is stored as a ____.

A(n) ____________________ links file types with the programs that can open them.

____________________ Views display a picture to represent each file along with its name.

You can move a file simply by dragging it from the File list to a folder listed in the navigation pane.

A device letter, folder, file name, and extension specify a file's location.This specification is sometimes referred to as a ____.

File problems do occur and you should be prepared to handle them.Please explain what might cause each of these problems and what you would do to fix the problem: File can't be found and Bad sectors.

Your computer's All Programs menu displays a list of software; when you select one of these programs, the computer runs its ____ file.

Most computer manufacturers provide a way to create a recycle disk you can use if your computer's hard disk fails._________________________

A(n) ____________________ is a copy of one or more files that is made in case the original files become damaged.

You should try not store your data files in the folders that contain program modules for your application software.

Users can create customized ____ to describe and categorize files.

Some symbols can be used in file names, including ____.

____ permission allows authorized people to open a file and view it, but they cannot modify it or delete it.

A data file contains ____ you can manipulate.

When you copy a file, Windows places a duplicate of the file on the Windows ____, which is a temporary holding area in your computer's memory.

Case 7-1 Dalton is organizing the files on his computer. Please answer the questions below. -Dalton copies several files to paste into another folder.Windows places a duplicate of the file on the Windows ____.

The word processing program that tells your computer how to display and print text is a data file.