Management of Files (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards

Organising, naming, arranging files & folders to find them easily

Bringing a file from one programme into another you're using

Saving file from current programme in format for different programme

Use these for software to keep all programmes in same location

Reduce storage space files occupy using mathematical algorithms

Reorganising hard drive by collecting scattered file pieces together

Slower operation, longer startup, crashes, freezing

Temporarily stores data while waiting for device/programme to process

First In, First Out - how spooling queue works

Create copies of files, folders, system settings to restore if needed