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A user tries to open a file named data.csv but it opens in a text editor instead of a spreadsheet program. What is the most likely cause?

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Intro to Computing - How Files and Folders Organize Data
A user tries to open a file named data.csv but it opens in a text editor instead of a spreadsheet program. What is the most likely cause?
AThe file is corrupted
BThe file extension is incorrect
CFile association is set to the text editor
DThe spreadsheet program is not installed
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand file association concept

    File association links file types to default programs to open them.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the problem

    If .csv opens in a text editor, the association is set incorrectly, not necessarily corrupted or missing software.

  3. Final Answer:

    File association is set to the text editor -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Wrong file association = wrong default program [OK]
Quick Trick: Default program controls which app opens a file [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming file is corrupted
  • Thinking extension is wrong
  • Ignoring file association settings

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