Computer File and Directory Quiz

What is a file directory?

• A unit or container used to organize folders and files into a hierarchical structure

• A type of computer file

• A software application for creating documents

• A physical storage device

What is the purpose of folders in a computer system?

• To hold one or more files and provide a method for organizing files

• To run other programs and applications

• To manage input/output and communication resources

• To indicate the format of a file

What are the two most popular computer operating systems?

• Microsoft Windows and Mac OS

• Linux and Unix

• Android and iOS

• Chrome OS and Ubuntu

What is a file extension?

• A group of letters occurring after a period in a file name, indicating the format of the file

• A type of computer file

• A software application for creating documents

• A physical storage device

What tasks does an operating system perform?

• Recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers

• Creating documents and spreadsheets

• Browsing the internet

• Editing photos and videos

What is the role of a directory in a computer system?

• To organize folders and files into a hierarchical structure

• To run other programs and applications

• To manage input/output and communication resources

• To indicate the format of a file

What does a file extension help to identify?

• What software application was used to create the file, the software version (sometimes), and/or the format of the file

• The size of the file

• The date the file was created

• The location of the file on the computer

What are some different places files can be stored?

• In a hard drive, flash drive, in the cloud, and more.

• Only in a hard drive.

• Only in a flash drive.

• Only in the cloud.

What are 3 things to keep in mind when you are naming files?

• Logical, descriptive, and easily findable titles.

• Short, simple, and unique titles.

• Long, detailed, and complex titles.

• Random, arbitrary, and obscure titles.

What file extension does Microsoft Word use?

• .docx

• .jpg

• .pdf

• .xlxs