File Management for Fifth Graders: Learn to Organize Your Computer Files

Question 1

What does a file extension tell us about the file?

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The type of file it is.

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How much space it takes up on the computer.

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How easy it is to open.

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Whether it can be deleted.

Question 2

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file can store data, while a folder can only store other files and folders.

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A folder can store data, while a file can only store other files and folders.

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Files and folders are the same thing.

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Folders can only be created on the desktop.

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a valid file format for images?

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TXT

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JPG

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PNG

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GIF

Question 4

What is the cloud?

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A virtual storage space you can access over the internet

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A physical storage device

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A type of file format

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A computer network

Question 5

What is the main purpose of using folders on a computer?

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To organize files

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To protect files

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To create new files

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To print files

Question 6

Which type of file is best for storing simple text, like a story you have written?

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.txt

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.docx

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.mp4

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.pdf

Question 7

In Windows computers, what is the usual default location for saving files?

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My Documents

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Desktop

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Downloads

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Pictures

Question 8

What is a shortcut on a computer?

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A quick way to get to a file or folder from other locations

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A copy of a file

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A new program

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A way to make files invisible

Question 9

Which of the following file formats is commonly used for storing images?

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PNG

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MP3

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PDF

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DOCX

Question 10

What is the main use of a file browser on a computer?

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To view and manage files and folders

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To create new files and folders

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To edit files

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To delete files permanently

Question 11

How can you best organize your files on a computer?

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Use folders to group files by type or topic.

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Put all files in one folder.

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Make a new folder for each file.

Question 12

What's the main reason we use folders in file management?

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To group related files together

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To increase the computer's storage space

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To keep files safe from others

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To find files faster

Question 13

In the Windows file system, what's the main folder called?

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This PC

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My Computer

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Desktop

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Documents

Question 14

Which file extension shows that a file is a text file?

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.txt

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.jpg

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.mp4

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.exe

Question 15

What's the name for the process of giving a file a name and saving it?

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Saving

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Creating

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Storing

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Archiving

Question 16

What's the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file holds information, while a folder holds files

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A folder holds information, while a file holds files

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There's no difference between a file and a folder

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A file is bigger than a folder

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a type of file system?

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RAM

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FAT

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NTFS

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ext4

Question 18

What's the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows?

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To temporarily store deleted files

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To increase the computer's storage space

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To keep files safe from others

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To find files faster

Question 19

Which of these is a cloud storage service?

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Google Drive

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My Computer

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Desktop

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Documents

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a file extension?

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.com.net

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.txt

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.jpg

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.exe

Question 21

How do you save a file?

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Click the 'File' menu and choose 'Save As'

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Click the 'Open' menu and choose 'Save'

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Click the 'New' menu and choose 'Save'

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Click the 'Edit' menu and choose 'Save'

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a type of computer file?

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Books

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Pictures

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Videos

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Music

Question 23

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file contains data, while a folder organizes files

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A folder contains data, while a file organizes folders

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Files and folders both contain data

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Files cannot exist within folders

Question 24

How can you make your files easier to find later?

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Give your files clear and descriptive names

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Use random names for your files

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Keep all your files in one folder

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Number your files in order

Question 25

What is the file system used for?

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Organizing and storing your files

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Running your programs

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Connecting to the internet

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Protecting your computer from viruses

Question 26

Which of these is a smart file management practice?

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Backing up your important files regularly

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Opening files from unknown sources

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Deleting files without checking if they are needed

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Keeping all your files on your desktop

Question 27

Which keyboard shortcut can you use to create a new folder?

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Ctrl + N

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Ctrl + O

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Ctrl + S

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Ctrl + A

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using folders to organize files?

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Slows down the computer

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Helps you find files easily

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Prevents you from accidentally deleting important files

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Makes it easier to share files

Question 29

What is the name of the path that shows the location of a file or folder on a computer?

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File path

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Drive path

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File location

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Folder path

Question 30

Which file extension indicates that a file is a Microsoft Word document?

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.doc

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.txt

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.xls

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.pdf

Question 31

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin?

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To store deleted files until they are permanently removed

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To store files that are too big for the hard drive

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To organize files by size

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To create shortcuts to frequently used files

Question 32

Which of the following is the best way to name a file?

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Use clear and descriptive names

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Use only numbers and symbols

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Keep file names as short as possible

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Use the same name for all files

Question 33

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file stores information, while a folder helps organize files

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A folder stores information, while a file helps organize folders

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Files and folders are the same thing

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Folders are only used on specific computers

Question 34

You've forgotten the name of a file on your computer, but you remember what kind of file it is. Which search method should you use to find it?

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Search by file type

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Search by file name

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Search by file content

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Search by metadata

Question 35

Why do we use folders?

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To organize and group related files together

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To increase the storage capacity of the computer

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To hide files from other users

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To speed up the computer's performance

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a file extension?

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.computer

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.txt

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.png

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.zip

Question 37

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file contains data, while a folder contains files.

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A folder contains data, while a file contains folders.

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A file is stored on the computer's hard drive, while a folder is stored in the cloud.

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A folder can be opened, while a file cannot.

Question 38

Why is it a good idea to use a file naming convention?

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It makes it easier to find and organize files.

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It reduces the risk of losing files.

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It increases the speed at which files can be accessed.

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It prevents unauthorized users from accessing files.

Question 39

Why is it important to organize files in a logical way?

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It makes it easier to find and access files

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It prevents duplicate files from being created

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It improves the performance of the computer

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It helps protect against data loss

Question 40

What is a file path?

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A file path is like an address that tells you where to find a file on a computer.

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A file path is a file extension.

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A file path is the name of a file.

Question 41

What is the term used to describe a collection of related files and folders?

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