Question

-----is a picture icon that is a direct link to a file or folder

Answer 1

No, it isn't because someone could get confused if they think that could lead them to like a profile or contact page. It's best to just have a separate link.

Answer 2

The word that could fill the blank is:

• Shortcut.

- Shortcut is a picture icon that is a direct link to a file or folder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shortcuts are images that are on the desktop of a computer, whose purpose is to quickly direct to a particular program, folder or file, regularly when a new program is installed it provides the possibility of creating such a shortcut, however, you can also visit the place where the program is located, and by right-clicking with your mouse you can find the option of creating a shortcut.