MS-WINDOWS

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• Q1: Define MS Windows.
  Ans: MS Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft that allows users to interact with their computer through a graphical user interface.
• Q2: What are the examples of Windows?
  Ans: Following are the examples:

  • ➔ Windows XP
  • ➔ Windows 7
  • ➔ Windows 8
  • ➔ Windows 10
  • ➔ Windows 11
• Q3: What is the purpose of installing Windows?
  Ans: The purpose of installing Windows is to manage computer hardware and software and provide a user-friendly interface for users.
• Q4: Write the shortcut key to log off Windows 7.
  Ans: The shortcut key to log off Windows 7 is Ctrl + Alt + Del, then click Log Off.
• Q5: Define Control Panel.
  Ans: Control Panel is a component of Windows that allows users to view and change system settings.
• Q6: How to search a document in MS-Windows?
  Ans: To search a document in MS-Windows, open File Explorer and type the file name in the search box.
• Q7: What is a computer virus?
  Ans: A computer virus is a malicious software program designed to harm or disrupt computer systems.
• Q8: Write some activities that a computer virus can do.
  Ans: A computer virus can:

  • ➔ Delete files
  • ➔ Steal data
  • ➔ Slow down the system
  • ➔ Crash programs
• Q9: What do you understand by formatting a hard disk?
  Ans: Formatting a hard disk means erasing all data and setting up a file system for storing files.
• Q10: Differentiate between Hibernate and Shutdown.
  Ans: Hibernate saves all open files and programs to the hard disk and powers off, while Shutdown closes all programs and completely turns off the computer.
• Q11: Define Icon.
  Ans: An icon is a small graphical representation of a program, file, or function on the desktop.
• Q12: Name 4 desktop items.
  Ans: The items are:

  • ➔ My Computer
  • ➔ Recycle Bin
  • ➔ Network
  • ➔ Shortcuts to applications
• Q13: Define Task Bar.
  Ans: The Task Bar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen that shows open programs and contains the Start menu.
• Q14: Define Tool Bar.
  Ans: A Tool Bar is a set of icons or buttons that provide quick access to commonly used commands.
• Q15: Write 4 menus of Start Button.
  Ans: The menus are:

  • ➔ All Programs
  • ➔ Control Panel
  • ➔ Documents
  • ➔ Shut Down
• Q16: Define Recycle Bin.
  Ans: Recycle Bin is a folder where deleted files are temporarily stored until they are permanently removed.
• Q17: How do you restore an item from the recycle bin?
  Ans: To restore an item from the Recycle Bin, right-click the item and select Restore.
• Q18: Write 2 ways in which files and folders can be managed on the computer.
  Ans: Files and folders can be managed by:

  • ➔ Using File Explorer
  • ➔ Organizing them into directories
• Q19: How will you rename a file?
  Ans: To rename a file, right-click the file and choose Rename, then type the new name and press Enter.
• Q20: How a program is un-installed from a computer?
  Ans: To uninstall a program, go to the Control Panel, click on Programs, then select Uninstall a Program and choose the program to remove.
• Q21: Name some Anti-virus programs.
  Ans: Some of the Anti-virus programs are:

  • ➔ Avast
  • ➔ Norton
  • ➔ McAfee
  • ➔ Kaspersky
• Q22: What is the purpose of using a mouse?
  Ans: The purpose of using a mouse is to point, click, and interact with items on the computer screen.
• Q23: List 4 important functions of MS-Windows.
  Ans: Some of the functions are:

  • ➔ File management
  • ➔ Multitasking
  • ➔ Hardware control
  • ➔ User interface management
• Q24: List 4 important features of MS-Windows.
  Ans: Some of the features are:

  • ➔ Graphical user interface
  • ➔ Plug and play
  • ➔ Security features
  • ➔ Support for multitasking
• Q25: How do you close a program?
  Ans: To close a program, click the X button on the top-right corner of the window or press Alt + F4.
• Q26: How do you find a file on a computer?
  Ans: To find a file, open File Explorer and type the file name in the search bar.
• Q27: Define WordPad.
  Ans: WordPad is a basic word processing application included in Windows for creating and editing text documents.
• Q28: How do you start a WordPad?
  Ans: To start WordPad:

  • ➔ Click the Start menu
  • ➔ Type WordPad in the search bar
  • ➔ Press Enter
• Q29: Write the shortcut for Copy command.
  Ans: The shortcut for the Copy command is Ctrl + C.
• Q30: Write the shortcut for Paste command.
  Ans: The shortcut for the Paste command is Ctrl + V.
• Q31: Write the shortcut for Cut command.
  Ans: The shortcut for the Cut command is Ctrl + X.
• Q32: Define Modems.
  Ans: A modem is a device that connects a computer to the internet by converting digital data into signals.
• Q33: How to install a program?
  Ans: To install a program, run the setup file and follow the on-screen installation instructions.