What is required when creating a file or folder?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) A name
Explanation:
· When creating a file or folder on any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux), the minimum mandatory requirement is to assign it a name.
· Without a name, the system cannot save or identify the file in the file system.
· Other elements such as a password, desktop shortcut, or email ID are optional and not required for the basic creation of a file or folder.
· This naming requirement is part of the file system architecture described in NCERT Computer Science basics.
· A file name helps in retrieval, organization, and storage management.
· File extensions (like .txt, .docx, .jpg) help identify the type of file, but the name itself is compulsory.
· For folders, only a folder name is required. No extension is added because folders do not represent files but directories.
· Therefore, the only essential element for file creation across all digital systems is a name.
Information Booster:
· File names cannot contain certain characters such as / \ : * ? " < > | in Windows.
· Operating systems use directory structures to store files hierarchically.
· File naming conventions greatly affect searchability and data organization.
Additional Knowledge:
Password – Used only for file encryption or system login, not file creation. Desktop shortcut – A quick access icon; not the file itself. Email ID – Needed for online accounts or cloud storage, not for local file creation.