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Intro to Computingfundamentals~10 mins

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

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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
Test your understanding
What happens if the user chooses 'No' at the confirmation step?
AThe file is copied anyway.
BThe action is cancelled and the process ends.
CThe file is deleted.
DThe system asks again immediately.
Key Result
Copying, moving, and deleting files all require user confirmation to safely complete the chosen action without mistakes.