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Metadata is:
A
Additional data stored about a file
B
Property of file that can be set
C
Basic information about files, name, size and date modified
D
Process of reducing the size of a file
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metadata means “data about data". Metadata is defined as the data providing information about one or more aspects of the data; it is used to summarize basic information about data that can make tracking and working with specific data easier. Some examples include: Means of creation of the data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Digital Files Metadata Forensic. In a nutshell, metadata is data that describes other data or gives information about this data. So, for example, letters or characters in a text are data. The number of letters in a text and author name is the metadata.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metadata can be defined as the information that describes and explains data. It provides context with details such as the source, type, owner, and relationships to other data sets, thus helping you understand the relevance of a particular data set and guiding you on how to use it.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three main types of metadata: descriptive, administrative, and structural. Descriptive metadata enables discovery, identification, and selection of resources. It can include elements such as title, author, and subjects. Administrative metadata facilities the management of resources.

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