Networking and Operating Systems

Section 1.6 – File Management – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to computer file system features and gives you practice managing files and folders on Windows. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe common file system features, including compression, encryption, permissions, journaling, and file naming rules.
  • Compare and contrast common file systems, such as NTFS, FAT32, HFS, and Ext4.
  • Create folders in the Windows file system.
  • Copy, rename, and delete files in Windows.
  • Share a Windows folder with other users and grant them specific access to files within the folder.
  • Use the Windows Recycle Bin.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • File The smallest container within a computer’s storage system that is used to store information such as data, settings, and commands used in a computer program. A file is the smallest container that can be copied, deleted, or moved within a file system.
  • File Format The way in which a file is organized. Often, a file type is indicated by the file extension such as .jpg, .gif, .png., .mp3, .wav, .wma, .mp4, .avi, and .wmv.
  • File System The methods and structures that an operating system uses to organize files on a storage device like a hard drive. File systems often use directory structures to keep track of files.
  • Compression The process of making data consume less storage space.
  • Encryption The process of converting information so that it cannot be understood without decrypting it using a key, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
  • File Permissions The use of user and file attributes that control which users can read, write, move, or delete each file.
  • Journaling The process of tracking changes to a file so that a file can be repaired or restored in case of file corruption or data loss.

Topics Discussed:

  • How do operating systems keep track of documents and other files?
  • What are the most common file system features?
  • What is the main purpose of Windows file extensions?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study Section 1.6: File Management, and achieve a score of 80% or higher on the 8 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: September 23rd, 2019
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 25th, 2019