Deck 5: Organizing Files and Folders

Question 1

USB flash drives are referred to as UFDs, thumb drives, and jump drives.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When you copy a file, you create a duplicate of the file.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

File Explorer is the operating system's file management module.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Favorites list includes SkyDrive , an internet-based storage location for saving files in the cloud.

Question 5

When a file or folder is moved from its current location to a new location, Windows copies the selected file or folder.

Question 6

The address bar at the top of the Computer folder window depicts a file location.

Question 7

A file path consists of a device letter, folder, subfolder, file name, and extension.

Question 8

As you name a file, Windows automatically retains the old file extension for the new file name.

Question 9

A subfolder is a container within a folder.

Question 10

To avoid identity theft from your discarded computer equipment, you can run file shredder software to overwrite all hard disk sectors with random bits.

Question 11

Each storage device on your PC is identified by a unique device number.

Question 12

To hide levels of folders, click the plus sign.

Question 13

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

Question 14

The Rename command is used to change the name to better match its contents.

Question 15

Hidden files are typically displayed in the file list.

Question 16

Some hard disk drives are divided into sections, called device letters , and are treated like a separate drive.

Question 17

When you cut a file from the hard disk, its name is removed from the file list, but the file itself remains on the disk and continues to occupy disk space.

Question 18

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

Question 19

The Windows Clipboard is a temporary holding area in your PC's memory.

Question 20

When you move a file or folder, Windows makes a duplicate copy of the file.

Question 21

If you run out of disk space, Windows displays a(n) ____ message.

A) error
B) Disk full
C) Delete files
D) Empty trash

Question 22

What is the file name in the following path: C:\Documents\Sandy\letter.docx?

A) Documents
B) Sandy
C) C:\
D) letter.docx

Question 23

After you select a new location, Windows ____ the selected file or folder from the Clipboard to that location.

A) cuts
B) copies
C) pastes
D) deletes

Question 24

When you move a file or folder, Windows ____ it from its current location.

A) copies
B) cuts
C) pastes
D) deletes

Question 25

When working in the navigation pane, double-clicking a folder or clicking the ____ next to it displays additional levels of folders.

A) angled arrow
B) small arrow
C) plus sign
D) minus sign

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a hint to improve the organization of your files?

A) Always store your data in a folder.
B) Try to store files directly in the folders that contain program modules for your application software.
C) Use descriptive names for files and folders.
D) Create subfolders to group files by project or by type.

Question 27

____ give you fast access to folders you use frequently.

A) Favorites
B) Public folders
C) Shared folders
D) Private folders

Question 28

The Navigation pane depicts a ____ that shows a file's position in the hierarchy.

A) drive
B) file name
C) file path
D) shared folder

Question 29

____ offer(s) access to shared folders, files, and printers on computers in a home network.

A) Favorites
B) Public folders
C) Homegroup
D) GroupHome

Question 30

To create a ____, simply right-click a folder, select New, and then select Folder.

A) library
B) subfolder
C) Favorite
D) file

Question 31

The ____ command standardizes the names of similar files.

A) Rename
B) Copy
C) Name
D) Format

Question 32

Typically, you ____ a file when you want to create a duplicate.

A) paste
B) cut
C) copy
D) hide

Question 33

When subfolders are written out in a file path, they are separated from folders with a ____.

A) \ backslash
B) / forward slash
C) : colon
D) ; semicolon

Question 34

You can get the big picture for the files stored on all the devices connected to your computer by using ____.

A) Internet Explorer
B) Private folders
C) Search
D) File Explorer

Question 35

Which of the following is part of a file path?

A) a device letter
B) a file type
C) a file date
D) a file size

Question 36

A temporary holding area in your PC's memory is called ____.

A) Windows Clipboard
B) WordPad
C) TextPad
D) NotePad

Question 37

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

A) Ctrl
B) Shift
C) Alt
D) Fn

Question 38

Windows groups folders into libraries, including four predefined libraries: Documents, Music, Videos, and ____.

A) Photos
B) Folders
C) Pictures
D) Scans

Question 39

If you want to select files that are not listed contiguously, hold down the ____ key while you select each file.

A) Ctrl
B) Alt
C) Shift
D) Fn

Question 40

Windows uses a file's ____ to determine the application that opens it.

A) name
B) extension
C) type
D) size

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT referred to as a USB flash drive?

A) thumb drive
B) keychain drive
C) portable drive
D) jump drive

Question 42

In the figure above, item 2 is pointing to the ____.

A) custom library
B) Manage library icon
C) library folder
D) "real" location

Question 43

Device letters are followed by a(n) ____ and a backslash.

A) colon
B) semicolon
C) forward slash
D) asterisk

Question 44

In the figure above, item 6 is pointing to the ____.

A) file list displaying subfolders and files for the item
B) Navigation pane
C) column headings
D) details pane

Question 45

In the figure above, item 1 is pointing to the ____.

A) file list displaying subfolders and files for the item
B) Navigation pane
C) column headings
D) details pane

Question 46

When inserting a USB flash drive, the logo should be oriented ____.

A) in or toward the computer
B) up or toward you
C) down or away from you
D) out or away from you

Question 47

To avoid identity theft from your discarded computer equipment, you can run ____ to overwrite all hard disk sectors with random bits.

A) file shredder software
B) deleted data restabilizers
C) the Recycle Bin
D) DVDs

Question 48

If you discover that you should not have deleted the file, you can recover it by opening the ____ icon on the desktop and right-clicking the file you want to restore.

A) Empty Bin
B) Recycle Bin
C) Delete Bin
D) Windows Clipboard

Question 49

The use of folders and ____ allows you to group files for easy retrieval.

A) libraries
B) file name extensions
C) reserved words
D) the hard disk

Question 50

In the figure above, item 1 shows you where to create a(n) ____.

A) custom library
B) Manage library icon
C) library folder
D) "real" location

Question 51

In the figure above, item 5 is pointing to the ____.

A) file list displaying subfolders and files for the item
B) Navigation pane
C) column headings
D) details pane

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a Windows preconfigured library?

A) Files
B) Documents
C) Pictures
D) Music

Question 53

In many modern computers, the hard disk is divided into two ____: one for the operating system and one for data files.

A) sectors
B) portable drives
C) disk partitions
D) file servers

Question 54

A(n) ____ is a compact and portable solid state storage device that makes it easy to carry files and programs with you.

A) DVD
B) CD
C) USB flash drive
D) portable drive

Question 55

In the figure above, item 7 is pointing to the ____.

A) file list displaying subfolders and files for the item
B) Navigation pane
C) column headings
D) details pane

Question 56

In the figure above, item 3 is pointing to the ____.

A) custom library
B) Manage library icon
C) library folder
D) "real" location

Question 57

When you remove a USB flash drive from a computer, you should wait for Windows to give you the ____ message.

A) Safe to Eject
B) Safe to Remove Hardware
C) Ready to Close
D) Eject Now

Question 58

You can use ____ to check the contents of a USB flash drive, and you can open files directly from it.

A) Internet Explorer
B) Private folders
C) Search
D) File Explorer

Question 59

You can easily delete a file by ____ it and then selecting the Delete option.

A) double-clicking
B) left-clicking
C) clicking
D) right-clicking

Question 60

When you are ready to remove a USB flash drive from a computer, you should first click the ____ icon.

A) eject
B) delete
C) Search
D) close

Question 61

Understanding elements of the ____________________ window helps you find files and keeps them organized.

Question 62

When removing software, remember to use the ____________________ procedure rather than manually deleting program files.

Question 63

Each storage device on your PC is identified by a unique device ____________________.

Question 64

To copy groups of files that are not listed contiguously, hold down the ____________________ while you select the files.

Question 65

USB flash drives use ____________________ technology, which holds data in erasable, rewritable circuitry.

Question 66

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Stacy is in the process of organizing the files and folders on her computer. Stacy is trying to find the subfolder that one of her files is stored in. The path for the file is C:\Stacy\Documents\Legal\FinancialStatement.xlsx. The subfolder is ____.

A) Stacy
B) Documents
C) Legal
D) FinancialStatement

Question 67

Describe three of the five navigation pane elements that help you quickly locate files.

Question 68

If the file ____________________ is renamed, Windows might not be able to open it.

Question 69

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Stacy is in the process of organizing the files and folders on her computer. Stacy has finished organizing her computer. She is concerned that her files are not completely organized in the correct folders. Stacy has decided to create three new subfolders and needs to make duplicates of her files. Stacy needs to ____.

A) cut and paste her files to the new folders
B) copy and paste her files to the new folders
C) delete the files and then move them from the Recycle Bin
D) copy her files to a flash drive

Question 70

USB flash drives plug into a computer's ____________________, a rectangle socket positioned on the front, side, or back of the system unit.

Question 71

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Stacy is in the process of organizing the files and folders on her computer. Stacy is trying to decide what kind of folders she wants to store her files in. She has some files that she wants to be able to share with others. Where should Stacy store these files?

A) Private folders because they allow you to share your files with others
B) Cloud storage drives because they allow you to share your files with others
C) Her Favorites folder because it allows you to share your files with others
D) There is no way to make your files shareable

Question 72

Describe folders and libraries and give examples of each.

Question 73

____________________ is one of the easiest and safest methods to move one or more files and folders.

Question 74

A(n) ____________________ contains a set of links to files that are stored on various devices and in various folders.

Question 75

The ____________________ is a temporary holding area in your computer's memory.