Computer Science GCSE
File management
What File management means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of File management
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Organises how files and folders are stored, named, located, moved, copied and deleted, and controls access rights.
Topics that use File management
- Software (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Peripheral management
- Process management
- User management
- Backup
- Data compression
- Disk defragmentation
- File repair
Using File management in the exam
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