1. In what year was the PDF file first created?

The PDF file was first created in 1993 for document exchange. July 2008 opened as standard

2. Which organisation invented this technology?

It was invented by Adobe Systems

3. What is the name of the Adobe program that actually creates the PDF file?

The name of the adobe program is adobe acrobat

4. What is the latest version number of this program?

The latest version number of this program is 9

5. Approximate cost of this program?

According to citysoftware.com, the adobe master creative suite cost $521 and it includes adobe acrobat

6. Is this program on the computer system? Check.

No. The computer has Adobe reader which can only open and interact with existing PDF files.

7. What is the name of the free program used to access PDF files?

The free program used to access PDF files is adobe reader

8. Summarise why PDF files are so popular.

PDF files are so popular because you can view the file independent of the original creator program of the file