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A file name extension provides what information about a file?

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In a file extension, it tells what type of file it is and tells what compiler to run the code.
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Answer:

The type of file.

Step-by-step explanation:

A file name extension is an identifier that goes after the name of it that indicates the type of file for the computer to be able to understand what program can open the it. Usually, the extension starts with a dot "." and is between thee and four characters long. According to this, a file name extension provides the type of file you have.

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