IT Fundamentals, Section 4.4: File Management – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to the the features and functions of various file systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the features of various file systems.
  • Create folders in the Windows file system.
  • Copy, rename, and delete files in Windows.
  • Share a Windows folder with users and grant them specific access to files within the folder.
  • Use the Windows Recycle Bin.
  • Manage files using both a command line and a graphical user interface.
  • Explain how NTFS and share permissions work together to control access to Windows files and folders.
  • Add and remove users from access control lists.
  • Assign specific folder permissions to user groups.
  • Use the following Windows PowerShell commands.
    • Change directories.
    • View files and folders.
    • Make a directory.
    • Copy files to other folders.
    • Stop a process.
    • Map a drive to a shared folder.
  • Use the Linux command line to add, copy, rename, modify, and delete files.
  • Copy a file from a thumb drive to a folder on your hard drive.
  • Safely remove a thumb drive from a Windows system.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • File
  • File format
  • File system
  • File permissions
  • Journaling
  • NTFS
  • Command line interface

Topics Discussed:

  • How can you use a file system to organize files?
  • What is the relationship between files and directories?
  • Why is it important to limit a user’s file permissions?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.4: File Management, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.4.4, 4.4.6, 4.4.8, 4.4.11, 4.4.14 & 4.4.16 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 21st, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 23rd, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1