Asked by Aleya Smith on Jun 06, 2024
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If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
A) No, because a shortcut is a setting used to adjust the display, sounds, power battery, and storage.
B) No, because a shortcut is just an organizing icon for apps and files.
C) No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.
D) Yes, because a shortcut is linked to the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.
Shortcut
A link that allows quick access to a file or application from a different location than where the original is stored.
Original File
The initial version of a file before any edits, modifications, or processing have been applied, often used as a backup for reference or to restore the file's original state.
Organizing Icon
A graphical symbol used to represent the function of organizing or arranging files, folders, or digital information.
- Understand the concept and implications of file and program shortcuts.
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Dorothea JohnsonJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A shortcut is just a pointer or link to the original file, folder, or app. Deleting a shortcut only removes the pointer, not the actual file itself.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of file and program shortcuts.