File System Concepts

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File System

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The method and structure used by an operating system to organize and store files on a computer or other digital device.

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File

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A collection of data or information stored digitally with a specific name and extension.

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Folder (Directory)

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A container used in a file system to organize files and other folders.

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Subfolder

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A folder within another folder used to further organize files.

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File Path

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The location or address of a file or folder within the file system, showing the route from the root directory to the file. C:\Documents\Dobbie\Word

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Root Directory

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The top-level directory in a file system from which all other folders and files branch.

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Extension

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The suffix at the end of a filename that indicates the file type, such as .docx for a Word document or .jpg for an image file.

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Navigation

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The process of moving through folders and files in a file system to locate specific items.

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Local Storage

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A storage location physically connected to your computer, such as a hard drive or SSD, where files are stored. C:, D:, E:, and F: are common disk drive labels.

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Cloud Storage

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A service that stores files online on remote servers, allowing access from any device with an internet connection.