Deck 7: Working With Files

Question 1

A hidden file does not appear in file lists and cannot be used unless you know its name and location.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

path

Question 3

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

Answer 3

file association

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

Windows file names are case sensitive.

Question 7

A search ____________________ helps you create search specifications when you don't know the exact title of a file.

Question 8

File ____________________ (sometimes referred to as "mirroring") ensures that files in two or more locations contain the same data.

Question 9

When a file is designated as read-only, it can still be modified.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ (sometimes called a "directory") groups files to keep them organized.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

All the documents, pictures, and music you create with your computer are stored as folders.

Question 17

Even if extensions are hidden, Windows displays a file type (also called a file ____) based on the extension.

Question 18

If the extension is changed, Windows might not be able to open the selected file.

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a collection of data that has a name and is stored on a computer disk, tape, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive.

Question 20

Some file properties, such as date and size, are assigned by Windows and cannot be directly changed by users.

Question 21

Users can create customized ____ to describe and categorize files.

A)screens
B)tags
C)ScreenTips
D)themes

Question 22

A(n) ____ file is a program module containing instructions that tells your computer how to perform specific tasks.

A)executable
B)data
C)database
D)memory

Question 23

In the figure above, in the left pane, files in the ____ folder are displayed in the file list.

A)Essays
B)Macbeth
C)Greek Gods
D)Symbolism in Current Literature

Question 24

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

A)private
B)public
C)external
D)personal

Question 25

To copy a series of non-contiguous files, hold down the ____ key as you click each file.

A)Tab
B)Ctrl
C)Shift
D)F1

Question 26

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

A)/
B)*
C)?
D).

Question 27

An easy way to find a file is to use the Start menu's Search ____.Simply enter all or part of a file name.

A)Helper
B)Companion
C)Buddy
D)box

Question 28

____ View displays the file name, size, type, and date modified.

A)Thumbnails
B)Icons
C)List
D)Details

Question 29

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

A)byte
B)file
C)folder
D)program

Question 30

The quickest way to open Windows Explorer is to click the Start button and then click ____.

A)your user name
B)the Search box
C)your Explorer tab
D)the Vista icon

Question 31

A file extension is separated from the main file name with a(n) ____, but no spaces.

A)period
B)question mark
C)underscore
D)@ sign

Question 32

____ View displays a large icon for each file, plus the file's name, type, and size.

A)List
B)Icons
C)Details
D)Tiles

Question 33

In the figure above, the path shown in the address bar corresponds to the devices and folders open in the ____ pane.

A)picture
B)navigation
C)details
D)file

Question 34

In the figure above, in the left pane, clicking the ____ next to a folder hides the additional levels of folders.

A)straight arrow
B)angled arrow
C)large icon
D)small icon

Question 35

Folders can hold other folders called ____.

A)mini-folders
B)subfolders
C)objects
D)tiered-folders

Question 36

____ give you fast access to folders you use frequently.

A)Libraries
B)Favorites
C)Homegroups
D)Galleries

Question 37

____ View displays the name of each file along with a small icon that indicates its type.

A)List
B)Icons
C)Details
D)Tiles

Question 38

A data file contains ____ you can manipulate.

A)words
B)numbers
C)pictures
D)all of the above

Question 39

As you create documents, graphs, and pictures, your computer holds the data ____.

A)in a restore file
B)on a backup drive
C)on the clipboard
D)in memory

Question 40

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

A)data
B)executable
C)restore
D)archive

Question 41

Referring to the figure above, The navigation pane displays ____.

A)devices
B)libraries
C)folders
D)all of the above

Question 42

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

A)property
B)road
C)site
D)path

Question 43

Once you have located a file or folder, it's easy to ____ it so that its name better describes its contents.

A)archive
B)transform
C)retag
D)rename

Question 44

Backup software differs from most copy and synchronization routines because it typically ____.

A)compresses all the files
B)places the files in one large file
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 45

To display hidden files, click the Organize button in a folder window and then select Folder and Search Options.Use the ____ tab to activate the option Show hidden files and folders.

A)Home
B)File
C)View
D)Edit

Question 46

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.

A)Landing Pad
B)Save Spot
C)Cupboard
D)Clipboard

Question 47

Restore points are set automatically when you ____.

A)turn your computer on
B)open an e-mail attachment
C)install new software
D)download files

Question 48

To copy a series of contiguous files, click the first file, and then hold down the ____ key as you press the last file.

A)Tab
B)Ctrl
C)Shift
D)F1

Question 49

The ____ is a holding area for the files you've deleted from your PC's hard disk.

A)Trash Bin
B)Recycle Bin
C)Archive Folder
D)Backup Folder

Question 50

A(n) ____ point is a snapshot of your computer settings, essentially a backup of the Windows Registry.

A)restore
B)rerun
C)analog memory
D)digital memory

Question 51

Before a hard disk, CD, or DVD can be used to store data, it is formatted in a process that divides the disk surface into circular ____.

A)sectors
B)tracks
C)links
D)folders

Question 52

When trying to open a file or folder, you might see an "Access Denied" or "Folder is not accessible" message.These messages come from ____.

A)the file
B)a network
C)either a.or b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 53

The formatting process also looks for defective areas of the disk, called "____," and cordons them off so data cannot be stored there.

A)bad sectors
B)bad tracks
C)warped data
D)warped links

Question 54

Referring to the figure above, the toolbar includes buttons for the most commonly used ____ management tasks.

A)computer
B)device
C)file
D)library

Question 55

A ____ is a collection of trusted networked computers that automatically share files and folders.

A)helpgroup
B)friendgroup
C)homegroup
D)localgroup

Question 56

If you don't see a file in its expected location, the file might be designated as ____ or it might have been moved.

A)hidden
B)deleted
C)compressed
D)under repair

Question 57

A(n) ____ program is the one that Windows uses when you open a particular file type.

A)operating system
B)default
C)duplicate
D)standard

Question 58

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

A)Read
B)Read/Write
C)User
D)User/Administrator

Question 59

A(n) ____ folder is similar to a drop box; it can hold files and folders that you want to share with other people on your network.

A)Offline
B)Online
C)Private
D)Public

Question 60

You can use the ____ options to delete more than one file or folder at a time.

A)Ctrl key
B)Shift key
C)Select All
D)all of the above

Question 61

Before a hard disk, CD, or DVD can be used to store data, it is formatted in a process that divides the disk surface into circular tracks._________________________

Question 62

Tiles View displays the file name, size, type, and date modified._________________________

Question 63

Case 7-1
Dalton is organizing the files on his computer. Please answer the questions below.
Dalton wants to access some of his work files while working at home.To do this, he can ____.

A)copy them onto a USB drive and take the USB drive home
B)upload them to a Web site and download them at home
C)either a.or b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 64

Each storage device on a Windows-based computer is identified by a unique device number._________________________

Question 65

Content View displays the file name, type, and icon._________________________

Question 66

Associating the process of moving files with "cut and paste" can help you remember the sequence of commands needed to move a file._________________________

Question 67

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 ____.

A)Cupboard
B)Clipboard
C)Playground
D)Holding area

Question 68

A file name is a set of characters added to a file name to indicate the file's type or origin._________________________

Question 69

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

Question 70

Case 7-1
Dalton is organizing the files on his computer. Please answer the questions below.
The first thing Dalton does is to group similar files into ____ where he can easily find them.

A)directories
B)folders
C)linked sets
D)linked pairs

Question 71

Every company needs a backup plan to recover data that has been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures.Please define each of these terms: backup, file synchronization, restore point, and recovery disk.

Question 72

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.

Question 73

Security software is a set of utility programs designed to back up and restore some or all of the files on a computer's primary storage device._________________________

Question 74

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

Question 75

Music files don't have the Dimensions property, but they do have a Length property that indicates the music run time in minutes and seconds._________________________