Assignment 02 - File, Folder and Program Properties

Create a WordPad document named the first 5 letters of your last name, followed by your first initial, followed by the assignment number 02. For example, my file would be named HARRIH02.doc since my last name is Harris, my first name is Hal, and we are completing assignment number 02.

To start WordPad, click on START, then type WORDPAD in the search box, and click WordPad.

Save your blank document to your USB drive. HINT: Click on File, then click SAVE, then find your USB drive (under COMPUTER), then type your file name (first five letters of your last name, first initial and 02 for this assignment number (no spaces), then press the ENTER key.

Minimize your WordPad document and follow these steps:

  1. Click the START button and then click COMPUTER on the Start menu.
  2. Click your USB Drive on the left.
  3. Scroll the right pane until the Soap Bubbles icon is visible. If the Soap Bubbles icon is not available on your computer, you'll need to download the data files.

    Type the answers to the following questions into your WordPad document.
    HINT: You can quickly switch between two windows by holding down ALT and tapping the TAB key, then release the ALT button. To switch back, do the same thing again.
  4. Right-click the Soap Bubbles icon. Click PROPERTIES on the shortcut menu. Answer the following questions about the Soap Bubbles file:
    a. What type of file is Soap Bubbles? _____________
    b. What program is used to open the Soap Bubbles image? _____________
    c. What is the path (location) of the Soap Bubbles file? _____________
    d. What is the size (in bytes) of the Soap Bubbles file? _____________
    e. When was the file created? _____________
    f. When was the file last modified? _____________
    g. When was the file last accessed? _____________
  5. Click the CLOSE button in the Soap Bubbles Properties dialog box.

Save your WordPad document. Turn in this file by copying it to the network into the \\merlin\cis\harris\homework folder. See instructions from the first assignment on how to turn in your assignment files electronically on the network.