2:3 File Formats, Extensions, Tools, and Artifacts

Which of the following best describes a "File Format"?

• A method by which a computer groups, stores, and labels data that belongs together; also called a file type

• A program or application used on a digital platform

• A method of labeling computer files with a dot and 3-4 characters at the end of a file name

• A digital item created using any technology application or piece of software

Which of the following is an example of a digital tool?

• A program or application used on a digital platform for entertainment or productivity

• A method of labeling computer files with a dot and 3-4 characters

• A digital item created using technology, like an image or song

• A method by which a computer groups and stores data

Benjamin is working on a group project and needs to create and share documents with his teammates online. Which of the following is an example of a digital tool he could use for productivity?

• Microsoft Office 365

• Paintbrush

• Notebook paper

• Stapler

Mia is looking for a digital tool to help her organize her team's tasks and track project progress. Which type of tool is Trello mainly used for?

• Project management

• Drawing pictures

• Playing music

• Reading books

What does the file extension "MP3" represent?

• Image

• Audio

• Spreadsheet

• Presentation

Why are file extensions important for software?

• They make files look more colorful

• They help software know how to store and interpret data

• They make files larger

• They are only for decoration

If you have a file named "picture.png", what type of file is it most likely to be?

• An image file

• A text file

• An audio file

• An executable program

While working on a group project, Ava notices some unexpected changes in a digital file, while Lily intentionally creates a new digital design. In this context, digital artifacts can be which of the following? (Choose the best answer)

• Only unwanted alterations

• Only deliberate creations

• Both unwanted alterations and deliberate creations

• Only physical objects

A student creates an online portfolio to showcase their work. According to the material, what type of digital artifact is this?

• Digital object created to showcase work or knowledge

• Audio artifact

• Compression artifact

• Log file

What is a file format?

• The way information is organized and stored in a file

• The speed at which a file opens

• The color of a file icon

• The size of a file