tech unit 4

by default in windows, file name extensions are hidden from view. Why would the user display the file extensions?

to differentiate files that have the same name, but different file formates

a complete file name includes the base name, a dot, and a file extennsion

true

a system image is a back up that is an exact copy of all data on the drive, including settings, programs and document files

true

file properties contain all of the information about a file except for its actual contents

true

files may be sorted by name, date modifies and file extension

true

specific files can be found by sorting by name, file extension, or date

true

when saving a file, the user enters the file name and the software application used to create the file adds the appropriate file extension

true

if a file is copied and pasted into the same folder, windows will add what term to the new file name

copy

changing the extension in a file name changes the format of the file

false

files can be moves from one folder to the next using drag and drop, but can not be copied by using drag and drop

false

placing file backups in the C drive are as secure as placing on a off-site location

false

what is the basic purpose of a zip file?

reduce file size to facilitate easy transmission and to reduce disk space required for storage

which of the following programs is designed to preform file compression?

windows file explorer