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Windows Folder Directory Tree

Duration: 45 minutes

Team: Groups of 3 or 4 students

🎯 Learning Objective​

The objective of this exercise is to familiarize yourself with the Windows folder directory tree, particularly the main folders and their contents.

📜 Statement​

You need to write a short guide explaining the Windows folder directory tree.

Short Guide​

  1. Create a shared Word document with your teammates.

  2. Appoint a timekeeper.

  3. Each person explores the main volumes and folders of Windows 11 and identifies their contents and purpose. For example:

    • C:\Program Files
    • C:\Program Files (x86)
    • C:\Users
    • C:\Windows
    • C:\ProgramData

    This list is not exhaustive.

  4. Conduct a group review.

  5. Submit to the teacher the Word document explaining the Windows folder directory tree and their purpose.

You can also each work on your own Word document, but in the end, there must be one document for presentation to the rest of the class.