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Which of the following is a correct absolute path on a Windows system?

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Intro to Computing - How Files and Folders Organize Data
Which of the following is a correct absolute path on a Windows system?
AC:\\Users\\Documents\\file.txt
B/Users/Documents/file.txt
CUsers/Documents/file.txt
DDocuments\\file.txt
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify absolute path format on Windows

    Windows absolute paths start with a drive letter followed by a colon and backslashes, e.g., C:\

  2. Step 2: Check each option

    C:\\Users\\Documents\\file.txt uses drive letter C:, backslashes, and full path, so it's correct.

  3. Final Answer:

    C:\Users\Documents\file.txt -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Windows absolute path = drive letter + backslashes [OK]
Quick Trick: Windows absolute paths start with drive letter and colon [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using forward slashes instead of backslashes on Windows
  • Missing drive letter in absolute path
  • Confusing relative path with absolute path

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