Introduction to Multimedia

Introduction
No one can memorize all the hundreds of file format extensions in use today, but it is helpful to understand how extensions can help you identify the common files used in multimedia and Internet applications. Learn about the common file format extensions and how they are used.

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Read the questions below. Then, click on the Destination Site link to open a new browser window. Apply what you learn to answer the questions. Check your work before clicking Submit.

Destination Site: File Formats and Extensions

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File formats and file name extensions

1.			What does the file name extension identify about the file?
2.			What is an archive?
3.			What are the two main formats of file types?
4.			Name four categories of file types.