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Computer Etiquette

Do not eat or drink any thing while working on a computer. You might spill your food or drink
and damage the computer.

Tech Terms

Folder: A collection of many files or sub-folders
File: A collection of data stored together
Ethics: Moral principles of a person’s behaviour

Quick Recall

• Files and folders are created to store data and information on a computer.
• A folder is like a bag containing many fi les and/or sub-folders.
• Folders keeps the fi les organised by grouping them together.
• A file is represented by the software it is made in.
• We can create fi les in various application softwares like Word 2016, Paint and WordPad.
• Copying a fi le or folder means to place it in a new location without deleting it from the original
location.
• Moving a fi le or folder means to transfer it from its original location to a new location.
• Deleted fi les or folders are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin.
• It is important to follow some ethics while working on a computer.

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. _______________ and _______________ are created to store data and information on
a computer.
2. A folder can contain ______________ or ______________ folders.

3. A fi le is represented by a ______________ it is made in.
4. We right–click at ______________ on a desktop to create a new folder.
5. Deleted files and folders are temporarily stored in ______________.

B. Complete the following steps.
1. Deleting a File or Folder

Select the _____________ or _____________ to be deleted.  Click on ____________

menu in ____________ group.  Select _____________ delete option from the list. 
Click ______________ button in the message box to confi rm ______________.

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