File Types & Extensions
What is a file extension?
A suffix that identifies the program used to create and open a file.
What does the Hidden attribute do?
Hides a file or folder from File Explorer or the directory listing.
Where are most 64-bit program files stored by default?
C:\Program Files
What does cd .. do?
Moves back one directory.
What command deletes one or more files?
del
What file extension represents a Word document?
.docx
What does the Read-only attribute do?
Allows the file to be opened but not changed.
Where are 32-bit applications typically installed?
C:\Program Files (x86)
What command lists the files and folders in the current directory?
dir
What command removes a directory and all its contents?
rmdir /s
Which file extensions are image files?
.gif, .jpg, .png, .bmp
Which two attributes cannot exist on a file at the same time?
Compression and Encryption.
What folder contains core Windows OS files?
System32
What command makes a new directory?
md or mkdir
What command copies files and directories, including empty ones?
xcopy /e
What is the extension for a Windows installer file?
.msi
What file system supports NTFS permissions?
NTFS (not FAT32).
What folder contains a user’s desktop, documents, and downloads?
C:\Users\username
What does /? display when used with a command?
Detailed information or help about that command.
What command changes file attributes?
attrib
What type of file is a .bat file?
A batch file that launches another program or script.
What happens to NTFS permissions if you move a file to a non-NTFS partition?
Permissions are removed.
What folder contains IP address to hostname mappings?
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
What does the `more` command do?
displays the contents of a text file or the output of another command, one screen at a time
What is the benefit of using robocopy over xcopy?
It can resume interrupted transfers and copy entire folder structures.