Introduction / Context:
In vocabulary association questions, the best answer is the term that expresses the defining function of the prompt. A “directory” is primarily a structured, organized list—typically of names, addresses, or files.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Prompt: directory
- Options: telephone, listing, computer, names, address
- Exactly one option should capture the core function.
Concept / Approach:
Identify the essence: a directory is a listing. In daily life, a telephone directory is a listing of phone numbers; on a computer, a directory (folder) is a listing of files. “Listing” is the generic function across contexts.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Define “directory”: an ordered set or list of entries.Map options: “listing” = function; “telephone” = one context (telephone directory); “computer” = another context (file directory); “names” and “address” = possible contents.Choose the function over examples or contents: “listing.”
Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute test: directory ≈ listing (true in various domains); directory ≈ telephone/computer/names/address (only partially true or context-specific).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Telephone/Computer: Specific contexts, not definitions.Names/Address: Typical items contained in a directory, not the concept itself.
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing a directory’s contents or medium with its defining function.
Final Answer:
listing
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