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A unique name given to a file on a computer, using containing a name, a dot, and an extension.

• Filename

• File extension
• File type
• File path

The last part of a filename that gives a computer information about the contents of the file.

• File extension
• File name
• File path
• File size

An indication that the capitalization within a name is very important is called (a)  

An organization of files on your computer (same as 'folder').

• Database
• Directory
• Program
• Application

An organization of files on your computer (same as 'directory').

• Folder
• Application
• Browser
• Software

A text representation of the folder structure and filenames.

• Path

• Database
• Spreadsheet
• Word Document

The program in the Windows operating system that will graphically display all folders and files on a computer.

• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Office
• Windows Media Player
• File Explorer

The program in the MacOS operating system that will graphically display all folders and files on a computer.

• Finder
• Safari
• iTunes
• Mail

The link between a particular extension and the application used to view or edit the file.

• File Association
• File Extension
• File Format
• File System

Files that contain data for applications on your computer.

• Executable Files
• Data Files
• System Files
• Temporary Files