Chapter 3, File Management- Organization of Data (PPT + EXERCISES) (B)

 Chapter 3

File Management- Organization of Data

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Answer the following questions

1. What is a file?

Ans: A file is the basic unit of storage. When you use a program and save your work, a file is created.

2. What is a folder?

Ans: A folder is a location in the computer's memory used to store both files and folders.

3. What is the use of wild card character?

Ans: A wild card character is used to represent one or more characters when you are searching for file, folder or any other information.

4. State the use of Snap feature of Windows 7 operating system.

Ans: Snap feature is used to quickly resize an opened window. You can work with multiple files on the desktop.

5. Write the steps to move a file or folder between hard disk drive.

Ans: To move a file or folder between hard disk drive, follow the given steps:

i) Double click the Computer icon. Open the required disk drive.

ii) Select the file or folder, and click Organize --> Copy option

iii) Select the destination drive ( Eg Pen drive)

iv) Click Organize --> Paste option. 

6. Write the step to search a file or folder.

Ans:  To search a file or folder, follow the given steps:

i) Click the Start button

ii) In the search box, type the file name with the wild card characters (? *). It will immediately show the searched result.

iii) Locate the desired file and double click to open it.