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Which of these file names is valid on most operating systems?

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Intro to Computing - How Files and Folders Organize Data
Which of these file names is valid on most operating systems?
Anotes?.txt
Bfinal*report.pdf
Cdata|analysis.csv
Dproject_summary.docx
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify invalid characters

    Characters like *, |, and ? are not allowed in file names on most OS.

  2. Step 2: Check each option

    Only 'project_summary.docx' contains allowed characters.

  3. Final Answer:

    project_summary.docx -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Valid file names avoid special symbols [OK]
Quick Trick: Avoid special symbols like * | ? in file names [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using forbidden characters in file names
  • Assuming all punctuation is allowed
  • Ignoring OS-specific restrictions

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