DL DL File and Data Management

Question 1

What is a file extension and what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

The letters after the dot in a filename that identify the file type

Answer

A file extension is the suffix after the period in a filename (e.g., .docx, .jpg) that tells the operating system which program should open it.

Question 2

What does 'cloud storage' mean in the context of digital file management?

Accepted Answer

Storing files on remote servers accessed via the internet

Answer

Cloud storage saves your files on internet-connected remote servers, allowing access from any device with a connection.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'folder' in a computer file system?

Accepted Answer

A container used to organize and group files

Answer

A folder (also called a directory) is a container in the file system used to organize related files together.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a file backup?

Accepted Answer

To create a copy of data to restore in case of loss or damage

Answer

A backup is a duplicate copy of files stored separately so data can be recovered if the original is lost, corrupted, or accidentally deleted.

Question 5

What does 'file compression' do?

Accepted Answer

Reduces file size by encoding data more efficiently

Answer

File compression reduces the storage space a file occupies by encoding its data more efficiently, often creating a .zip or .rar archive.

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