What will be the result of creating a file named summary_2024.doc in a folder that already contains a file named summary_2024.doc?

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Intro to Computing - How Files and Folders Organize Data

What will be the result of creating a file named summary_2024.doc in a folder that already contains a file named summary_2024.doc?

AThe system will prevent creating the new file

BThe new file will overwrite the existing file

CThe system will rename the new file automatically

DThe system will create a duplicate file with the same name

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand file creation behavior with duplicate names
Most operating systems overwrite the existing file if a new file with the same name is created in the same folder.
Step 2: Analyze the options
The new file will overwrite the existing file correctly states the overwrite behavior. Other options describe behaviors that are not default in most systems.
Final Answer:
The new file will overwrite the existing file -> Option B
Quick Check:
Duplicate file name = Overwrite existing file [OK]

Quick Trick: Same name files overwrite unless renamed [OK]

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