Federal Government2079 BSQuestion 6 of 16
What do you mean by file and folder? Write the types of files and folder extensions.
5 marks
Question source
- Exam year
- 2079 BS / 2023 AD
- Level
- Gazetted First Class (Computer Operator – Prabidhik)
- Paper
- Paper II – Sewa Sambandhit Karya Gyan
- Section
- Section A
Model answer
A file is a named collection of data stored on disk (letter, photo, program). A folder (directory) is a container that organizes files and other folders hierarchically, e.g. D:\Office\Letters.
Common file types and extensions:
- Document:
.docx,.pdf,.txt— Word, PDF, Notepad. - Spreadsheet/DB:
.xlsx,.csv,.accdb— Excel, Access. - Presentation:
.pptx— PowerPoint. - Image:
.jpg,.png,.gif— photos, screenshots. - Audio/Video:
.mp3,.mp4— sound, video. - System/Compressed:
.exe,.zip— programs, archives.
Extension tells Windows which program opens the file and is vital for correct sharing and printing in offices.