Adding properties to a file adds which of the following to facilitate search?

• A. Tags
• B. Data
• C. Metadata
• D. Permissions

Answer: (C)

Adding properties to a file creates metadata—the descriptive information that accompanies the file, such as author, creation date, file type, and keywords or tags. This metadata is what search systems use to index and filter results, making it easier to locate files without reading through the actual content. Tags are a form of metadata, but the overall concept is metadata, which is why it’s the best fit. Data is the file’s content, not the descriptive properties used for searching; permissions control who can access the file.