Understanding Operating Systems and File Management

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Memory that cannot be modified or written to

Read-Only Memory

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2

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

Operating System

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3

Replacing an existing file with a new one.

Overwrite

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4

Temporary storage for copied or cut data.

Clipboard

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5

Storage for deleted files before permanent removal.

Recycle Bin

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6

Temporary memory used for active processes

RAM

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File containing instructions for a computer program.

Executable File

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8

Link to a file or application, not the file itself.

Shortcut

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Tool for organizing and accessing files on a computer.

File Manager

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10

Hardware that sends data to a computer.

Input Device

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11

Hardware that receives and displays data from a computer.

Output Device

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12

Temporary storage area for data being transferred.

Buffer

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Date indicating when a file was last changed.

File Modification Date

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14

Interface displaying a running application.

Program Window

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15

Interface displaying contents of a directory.

Folder Window

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Utility for locating files by various criteria.

Search Tool

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17

Suffix indicating the file type and format.

File Extension

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18

File containing structured information for processing.

Data File

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19

File created for writing or editing text.

Document

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20

Duration a device operates on a single charge.

Battery Life

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List of documents waiting to be printed.

Print Queue

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Unique identifier for a file within a folder.

File Name

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System for managing changes to documents or files.

Version Control

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