Summary:

     Computers work with three general types of files. Document files, such as audio, text, video, image
and word processing are those that we can easily create and modify. Application files are programs that
let us work on our document files. System files make the computer and its parts work properly.

 
Words to remember:

 ASCCI or American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a text-only file.

 Audio file contains real or synthetic sound that has been digitized.
 Binary file contains the numbers that stand for an image.
 Word document file is created using word processing software.
 Graphics file contains digitized images that are captured from real life through a camera or
created using graphics software.
 Spreadsheet file is created using spreadsheet software.
 Video file contains video that is captured from real life through a digital video camera or created
using video software.
 Web page file maybe created using web design.
 Application files runs programs that let you work on your document files.
 Graphics program lets you view, create or change images
 A media player allows you to play music and view movies or animation.
 A web browser lets you surf or explore the Net.
 A word processor lets you write, edit, format and print text.
 The format of a file refers to how its data or information is arranged or structured.