Chapter 1, Problem 3AYK

Additionally, state briefly what you understand a file extension to be and what its purpose is. Go to any set of files stored on your computer and identify three file extensions that you see and which software applications may have created them. Hint: By simply right clicking on a selected file and from the pop-up menu selecting properties (Microsoft Windowsenvironment), the file extension for most files should be displayed

Additionally, state briefly what is a file extension to be and what its purpose is.  identify three file extensions that you see and which software applications may have created them. Hint: By simply right-clicking on a selected file and from the pop-up menu selecting properties (Microsoft Windows environment), the file extension for most files should be displayed.

Explain in detail what you consider a file extension to be and what function you think it fulfills. Go to a random folder on your computer and name three file extensions you see there, as well as any software programs that may have produced them. Most file extensions should be shown by simply right-clicking on a chosen file and choosing properties from the pop-up menu (Microsoft Windows environment).