Working with an Operating System

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

You can use ............... to pin your favourite programs on the taskbar for easy access.

1. Aero Peek
2. Jump List
3. Snap
4. Pin to Taskbar

Answer

Pin to Taskbar

Reason — You can use 'Pin to Taskbar' to pin your favourite programs on the taskbar for easy access.

Question 2

The small graphic symbols displayed on the desktop are called ............... .

1. Folders
2. Icons
3. Files
4. All of these

Answer

Icons

Reason — The small graphic symbols displayed on the desktop are called Icons.

Question 3

Which of the following option enlarges the Application window?

1. Restore
2. Minimize
3. Close
4. Maximize

Answer

Maximize

Reason — Maximize option enlarges the Application window.

Question 4

............... menu provides tutorials, trouble-shooting content, and various support services.

1. Help and support
2. Control Panel
3. Default Programs
4. None of these

Answer

Help and support

Reason — Help and support menu provides tutorials, trouble-shooting content, and various support services.

Question 5

............... icon provides quick and easy method to open a file or program which we commonly use.

1. Shut Down
2. Shortcut
3. Recycle Bin
4. Computer

Answer

Shortcut

Reason — Shortcut icon provides quick and easy method to open a file or program which we commonly use.

Question 6

The Context menu appears on the screen after ............... clicking on an icon.

1. Help and Support
2. Double
3. Right
4. None of these

Answer

Right

Reason — The Context menu appears on the screen after Right clicking on an icon.

Question 7

When the file is deleted, it goes to the ............... folder.

1. Documents
2. Computer
3. New Folder
4. Recycle Bin

Answer

Recycle Bin

Reason — When the file is deleted, it goes to the Recycle Bin folder.

Question 8

The first screen of Windows 7 is called ............... .

1. Work Area
2. Desktop
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of these

Answer

Desktop

Reason — The first screen of Windows 7 is called Desktop.

Question 9

A ............... is like a container in which you can store similar types of files.

1. File
2. Folder
3. Computer
4. Documents

Answer

Folder

Reason — A Folder is like a container in which you can store similar types of files.

Question 10

On which bar Start button is located?

1. Menu bar
2. Status bar
3. Task bar
4. Standard bar

Answer

Task bar

Reason — Start button is located on the Task bar.

Question 11

Which type of Interface does the Windows operating system have?

1. GUI
2. CUI
3. Both of these
4. None of these

Answer

GUI

Reason — Windows operating system has GUI (Graphical User Interface) type of interface.

Question 12

............... is a program that helps in viewing and organizing the files and folder on a computer.

1. Application Window
2. Desktop
3. Control Panel
4. Windows Explorer

Answer

Windows Explorer

Reason — Windows Explorer helps in viewing and organizing the files and folder on a computer.

Question 13

Which key is used to select a consecutive group of files?

1. Shift
2. Enter
3. Ctrl
4. Alt

Answer

Shift

Reason — Shift key is used to select a consecutive group of files.

Question 14

Which feature allows you to quickly view the desktop without minimizing the open Windows?

1. Aero peek
2. Pin to Taskbar
3. Jump List
4. None of these

Answer

Aero peek

Reason — Aero peek feature allows us to quickly view the desktop without minimizing the open Windows.

Note — There is a misprint in the question. Option 1 is misprinted as "Arrow Peak" instead of "Aero Peek".

Question 15

............... is the quicker way to resize the open window.

1. Aero peak
2. Snap
3. Jump List
4. None of these

Answer

Snap

Reason — Snap is the quicker way to resize the open window.

Question 16

The ............... folder displays devices connected externally to your computer, including the devices connected wirelessly or over the network.

1. Music
2. Document
3. Devices and Printer
4. None of these

Answer

Devices and Printer

Reason — The Devices and Printer folder displays devices connected externally to our computer, including the devices connected wirelessly or over the network.

Question 17

The right side of the taskbar is known as the ............... .

1. Task bar
2. Desktop
3. Notification Area
4. None of these

Answer

Notification Area

Reason — The right side of the taskbar is known as the Notification Area.

Question 18

............... are created when you install the Windows operating system.

1. Application Icons
2. Document Icons
3. System Icons
4. None of these

Answer

System Icons

Reason — System Icons are created when we install the Windows operating system.

Question 19

Which icon allows you to access the shared resources, such as files and printers?

1. My Computer
2. Network Icon
3. Document
4. None of these

Answer

Network Icon

Reason — Network Icon allows us to access the shared resources, such as files and printers.

Question 20

The ............... aspects define the access and data integrity rules.

1. Security
2. Search
3. Navigation
4. Back up

Answer

Security

Reason — The Security aspects define the access and data integrity rules.

Question 21

............... view displays the contents as a list of files'/folders' names preceded by small icons.

1. Details
2. Tiles
3. List
4. Content

Answer

List

Reason — List view displays the contents as a list of files'/folders' names preceded by small icons.

Question 22

OEM stands for ............... .

1. Original Equipment Manufacturer
2. Original Equipment Maker
3. Original Equipped Manufacturer
4. Origin of Equipped Mart

Answer

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Reason — OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Question 23

Which key combination is used to switch to the other application?

1. CTRL + C
2. CTRL + A
3. ALT + TAB
4. None of these

Answer

ALT + TAB

Reason — ALT + TAB key combination is used to switch to the other application.

Question 24

Which scroll bar is used to move the screen display right and left?

1. Horizontal scroll bar
2. Address bar
3. Vertical scroll bar
4. None of these

Answer

Horizontal scroll bar

Reason — Horizontal scroll bar is used to move the screen display right and left.

State True or False

Question 1

We cannot add items to the Quick Launch bar.

Answer

False

Reason — We can drag the icon of a program to Quick Launch bar to add it to the Quick Launch bar.

Question 2

To rename a file, you have to right-click on the file and choose Rename option from the Shortcut menu.

Answer

True

Reason — To rename a file, you have to right-click on the file and choose Rename option from the Shortcut menu.

Question 3

To delete a file, you have to right-click on the file and choose Copy from the Shortcut menu.

Answer

False

Reason — To delete a file, you have to right-click on the file and choose Delete from the Shortcut menu.

Question 4

You can find any file or folder in Explorer using View > Find option.

Answer

False

Reason — We can find any file or folder in Windows Explorer using the Search box on the top right side of the screen.

Question 5

List option in View menu allows you to display all the files or folders in multiple columns.

Answer

True

Reason — List option in View menu allows us to display all the files or folders in multiple columns.

Question 6

You cannot delete an existing file.

Answer

False

Reason — We can delete an existing file by using the Delete option.

Question 7

We can restore the files that a Recycle bin folder holds.

Answer

True

Reason — We can restore the files that a Recycle bin folder holds by using the Restore option.

Question 8

Quick Launch bar is present on the Title bar.

Answer

False

Reason — Quick Launch Bar is present on the right side of the Start button on the taskbar.

Question 9

Tiles View displays files and folders as medium sized icons and also displays the size and type of file.

Answer

True

Reason — Tiles View displays files and folders as medium sized icons and also displays the size and type of file.

Question 10

Files and Folders, once deleted cannot be retrieved.

Answer

False

Reason — Files and Folders, once deleted can be restored from the Recycle Bin using the Restore option.

Question 11

Windows Explorer is an application that provides detailed information about files, folders, and drives.

Answer

True

Reason — Windows Explorer is an application that provides detailed information about files, folders, and drives.

Question 12

A deleted file can never be retrieved.

Answer

False

Reason — A deleted file can be retrieved from the Recycle Bin using the Restore option.

Question 13

You can click on application button in the task bar to make an application's window active.

Answer

True

Reason — We can click on application button in the task bar to make an application's window active.

Question 14

The button with a small horizontal line is called the Maximize button.

Answer

False

Reason — The button with a small horizontal line is called the Minimize button.

Question 15

There is only one wildcard character commonly supported in Windows, to search for any information.

Answer

False

Reason — Windows supports two wildcard characters (* and ?) to search for any information.

Theory Questions

Question 1

What is Windows? Name any three versions of Windows.

Answer

Microsoft Windows is a series of Graphical User Interface (GUi) operating systems, which was developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. Windows OS was the first graphical user interface for IBM - compatible PCs.

Three versions of Windows are Windows 98, Windows XP and Windows 7.

Question 2

What is the significance of Taskbar?

Answer

The Taskbar is a vital element of the desktop, providing easy access to programs, open windows, date and time, and background tasks via the Notification Area. Users can also pin frequently used app icons for quick access and utilize the Show Desktop button to instantly view the desktop.

Question 3

Explain the new features of Windows 7.

Answer

The new features of Windows 7 are as follows:

1. Easy to Use — Windows 7 has a very attractive look with colourful themes and slide shows. It is very easy to use. The use of graphics make it quite interactive.
2. Multitasking — We can perform more than one task at a time using Windows 7.
3. Searching made easier — We can quickly search for more things in more places in our computer.
4. Pinning on Taskbar — We can pin our favourite programs on the taskbar for easy access. Just right-click the program and select Pin to Taskbar option.
5. Aero Peek — This feature allows us to quickly view the desktop without minimizing the open windows. We just need to hover the mouse pointer over the Show Desktop button at the right edge of the taskbar.
6. Live Taskbar Preview — We can move the pointer to a taskbar button to see the live preview of its open window in full screen.
7. Jump Lists — This feature takes us straight to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites we recently visited. A jump list also appears on the Start menu. It provides a quick access to different programs.
8. Snap — It is the quicker way to resize the open window.
   1. Drag one of the window to the left edge of the screen and another to the right edge. This way we can view two windows side by side.
   2. Dragging the window to the upper edge of the screen will take up the entire screen.
   3. Dragging the window to the lower edge of the screen will expand it vertically.
9. Shake — Click on the top of a window and without releasing the mouse button, give the mouse a shake. Every open window except the one we are working with will be minimized. Again shake the mouse and all the open windows will be back.

Question 4

What is a shortcut? How can you create a shortcut of any program?

Answer

A shortcut is an icon containing a direct route to a specific object. It is indicated with a small jump arrow in the lower left corner. Double clicking on this icon will activate the related application document or folder, etc.

To create a shortcut of any program, we follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Right-click the program name. A context menu will appear.

Step 2: Select Send To > Desktop (Create shortcut).

Step 3: Choose the Create Shortcut option.

A shortcut icon will appear on the Desktop.

Question 5

Distinguish between Application window and Document window.

Answer

Question 6

Can you change the name of an existing file/folder? If yes, then explain how?

Answer

Yes, we can change the name of an existing file/folder.

To rename any file/folder, first select it. Right-click on the selected file/folder and select the Rename option from the Shortcut menu. Now type the new name that we wish to give to the file/folder.

Application Based Questions

Question 1

Ashish made his final year project report and saved it on his laptop. Next day he forgot the location where he had saved it. He has already wasted a lot of time in exploring every folder on the system. Suggest him the best way to search his project report.

Answer

Ashish can use the Search box to find his project report. To search the project report, he can follow the given steps:

Step 1 — Click on the Start button. The Search box is located at the bottom of the left pane.

Step 2 — Type the project report name in the Search box.

Step 3 — As he types, the items that match the text will appear on the Start menu.

Step 4 — The project report will appear and Ashish can find out its location.

Question 2

Rohan has saved a file in his computer with the name, 'My Project'. Now he wants to change the name of the file to 'New_Project'. Suggest a suitable method to rename a file.

Answer

To rename the file, Rohan should follow the below steps:

Step 1 — In the file explorer window, select the file he wants to rename.

Step 2 — Right-click on the selected file and select the Rename option from the shortcut menu.

Step 3 — Type the new name and press Enter.

Question 3

Radhika has created a folder named 'Unwanted Files', which she has saved in the D: drive. She wants to view the detailed information about her files and folders, including name, type, size, and date modified saved in D: drive. Suggest the best suited view for the same.

Answer

Radhika should use the Details view as this view provides a detailed information about the files and folders, including name, type, size, and date modified.

To view the detailed information about the files and folders, Radhika needs to follow the steps given below:

Step 1 — Click on the drop-down arrow of More option located on the toolbar.

Step 2 — Select the Details option from the drop-down menu. The files and folders will be displayed along with their detailed information, including name, type, size, and date modified saved in D: drive.