4.4 File Management

The smallest container within a computer's storage system that is used to store information such as data, settings, and commands used in a computer program.

• File

• Database

• Management

• Byte

The way in which the content of a file is organized. Often, a file type is indicated by the file extension such as .jpg, .gif, .png., .mp3, .wav, .wma, .mp4, .avi, and .wmv.

• File Format

• File System

• File

• Database

The methods and structures that an operating system uses to organize files on a storage device like a hard drive.

• File Format

• File System

• File Database

• File Permissions

The use of user and file attributes to control the actions a user can perform (read, write, delete, etc.) on each file. Also known as usage restrictions.

• Page Restrictions

• File Format

• File Permissions

• Firewall

The process of tracking changes to a file so that a file can be repaired or restored in case of file corruption or data loss.

• Journaling

• Page Restrictions

• Tracking

• Cybersecurity

A journaling file system that allows you to choose the users or groups that can access files and folders.

• File System

• File Format

• NTFS

• Microsoft Access

An interface that allows a user to interact with the computer through input from the keyboard.

• GUI

• Command Line Interface

• Linux Interface

• Windows

Software that is used to perform common tasks in a business or home office such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, web browsing, and visual diagramming.

• Productivity Software

• Collaboration

  Software

• Business Software

• Netiquette

Software that facilitates the sharing, processing, and management of files, documents and other data between members of a team.

• Collaboration

  Software

• Productivity

  Software

• Business Software

• Windows 10 App

The rules of etiquette that should be observed while using computer networks, such as the internet.

• Netiquette

• Professional

• Cyber Rules

• Information Tech