Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781284055917
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 32E

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Identify the file type with the help of operating system:

  • A directory is used to manage the list of files in a computer.
  • The files under the directory are tracked by the operating system.
  • If the file has to be opened from the directory, click the particular file from where it is located.
    • The operating system identifies the appropriate application program, and it calls the application that is suitable to open the file on that environment...

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