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A user tries to open a file named report.docx but gets an error. What is the most likely cause?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented
A user tries to open a file named report.docx but gets an error. What is the most likely cause?
AThe file size is too large
BThe file extension is missing
CThe program to open .docx files is not installed
DThe file name has spaces
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the .docx extension

    .docx files are Microsoft Word documents requiring a compatible program to open.

  2. Step 2: Identify common error causes

    If the program to open .docx files is missing, the file cannot open, causing an error.

  3. Final Answer:

    The program to open .docx files is not installed -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Missing program for .docx = error [OK]
Quick Trick: Missing program for extension causes open errors [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking missing extension causes error
  • Blaming file size or spaces in name
  • Assuming file is corrupted without checking program

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