This article will define file extensions and identify the software responsible for their creation. Specific instances should be offered.

Explain in detail what a file extension is and what purpose you believe it performs. Name three file extensions you notice in a random folder on your computer, as well as any software packages that may have created them. The majority of file extensions should be visible by right-clicking on a file and selecting properties from the pop-up menu (Microsoft Windows environment).

In your work, make a distinction between what a file extension is and what it does.

Describe the process through which a computer application may do analysis on a succession of files.