COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one reason to zip files?
A
To perform routine backups of data and files
B
To maintain the organization of a set of files or directories when sharing it with others
C
To increase disk space
D
To expand the size of files to be sent to others online
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files.

Detailed explanation-2: -Compressing files decreases their size and reduces the amount of space they use on your drives or removable storage devices. Zipped compressed files and folders can be moved to any drive or folder on your computer, the Internet, or your network, and they are compatible with other file compression programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Right-click on the file or folder. Select “Compressed (zipped) folder”. To place multiple files into a zip folder, select all of the files while hitting the Ctrl button. Then, right-click on one of the files, move your cursor over the “Send to” option and select “Compressed (zipped) folder”.

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