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The document is an assignment on file management and navigation in computer systems, detailing key concepts such as file management activities, the use of the File Explorer navigation pane, and the differences between copying and moving files. It also explains the root directory and methods to change the view in File Explorer. The assignment is prepared by D. Aaron Sackie-Fenlah for Bro. Mayango at William V.S Tubman Gray High School in Liberia.

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Computer Assignment

The document is an assignment on file management and navigation in computer systems, detailing key concepts such as file management activities, the use of the File Explorer navigation pane, and the differences between copying and moving files. It also explains the root directory and methods to change the view in File Explorer. The assignment is prepared by D. Aaron Sackie-Fenlah for Bro. Mayango at William V.S Tubman Gray High School in Liberia.

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William V.

S Tubman Gray High School


United Methodist Methodist School System
Bassa Community, Gbarnga City, Bong County,
Republic of Liberia

12Arts

Subject: Computer

Purpose: Assignment

Date: February 3, 2026

By: D. Aaron Sackie-Fenlah

To: Bro. Mayango

Period: 3rd period

Motto: PONOFALO-Light Cannot be Hidden

1. What are you doing when you manage files?


File management involves organizing, storing, naming, securing, and retrieving digital files so
they are easy to locate and access. Key activities include creating, deleting, moving, copying,
renaming, backing up files and folders, and setting access permissions. The goal is to ensure
a logical and efficient system for all your digital information.

[Link] how you use the file explorer navigation Pane to navigate to a file store on your
computer.

The Navigation Pane is typically on the left side of the File Explorer window. It displays a
hierarchical, tree-like structure of your computer's drives and folders.
Steps to navigate:
Open File Explorer (e.g., by selecting it on the taskbar or pressing the Windows logo key + E).
Locate your desired storage location (drive), often labeled with a letter like C: (for the main
hard drive) or a different letter for a USB or network drive.
Click the arrow next to the drive name to expand it and reveal its folders and subfolders.
Click on a folder to view its contents in the right pane. You can continue clicking through
subfolders until you reach your desired file or storage location.

3. What is the difference between copying and moving a file?


Copying a file creates a duplicate of the original file in a new location, leaving the original file
in its initial place. Moving a file transfers the original file to a new destination and removes it
from its previous location, so only one instance of the file exists in the new spot.

4. What is the root directory?

The root directory is the top-level directory of a file system or drive. It serves as the starting
point for the entire hierarchical structure of files and folders on that drive and contains all
other directories beneath it. On a Windows computer, the root directory of the main hard drive
is typically represented as C:\.

5. Name two ways you can change the view of the file explorer Window.
You can change the view in File Explorer using the View tab on the ribbon.
One way is to select different options like icons, lists, or details from the ribbon.
Another way is to use the View > Show menu to show or hide specific items like file name
extensions or hidden items. (Alternatively, changing the icon size is also an option).

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