UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER FILES
COMPUTER FILES
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the name given to an extension
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the name given to a folder
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the name given to a set of recorded information
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the name given to a motherboard
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Detailed explanation-1: -A file can be defined as a collection of related records that give a complete set of information about a certain item or entity. A file can be stored manually in a file cabinet or electronically in computer storage devices.
Detailed explanation-2: -A file is a collection of records which have common properties. Each file has its own file reference which is unique. The file reference indicates the subject or contexts of the records. A record can be an image, text based or in electronic or physical format.
Detailed explanation-3: -The types of files recognized by the system are either regular, directory, or special. However, the operating system uses many variations of these basic types. All file types recognized by the system fall into one of these categories. However, the operating system uses many variations of these basic types.
Detailed explanation-4: -Record-a record represents a collection of attributes that describe a real-world entity. A record consists of fields, with each field describing an attribute of the entity. File-a group of related records. Files are frequently classified by the application for which they are primarily used (employee file).