Copying, moving, and deleting files in Intro to Computing - Flowchart & Logic Diagram

Process Overview

This flowchart explains how a computer handles copying, moving, and deleting files step-by-step. It shows the decisions and actions the system takes to complete each task safely and correctly.

Flowchart

Select file

↓

Copy file

↓

Confirm?

Yes↓

Complete action

This flowchart shows the process starting from selecting a file, choosing an action (copy, move, or delete), confirming the action, and then completing it or ending if cancelled.

Step-by-Step Trace - 6 Steps

Step 1: User selects a file named 'photo.jpg'.

Step 2: User chooses to copy the file.

Step 3: System asks for confirmation to copy 'photo.jpg'.

Step 4: User confirms the copy action.

Step 5: System copies 'photo.jpg' to the chosen folder.

Step 6: Process ends successfully.

Diagram

Original Folder:
+----------------+
| photo.jpg      |
+----------------+
        |
        | Copy
        v
Destination Folder:
+-------------------+
| photo - copy.jpg  |
+-------------------+

This diagram shows the original file in one folder and the copied file appearing in another folder after the copy action.

Flowchart Quiz - 3 Questions

What happens if the user chooses 'No' at the confirmation step?

A The file is copied anyway.

B The action is cancelled and the process ends.

C The file is deleted.

D The system asks again immediately.

Key Result

Copying, moving, and deleting files all require user confirmation to safely complete the chosen action without mistakes.