Chapter 7: Windows Operating System and File Management (Set-5)
In NTFS permissions, which permission set typically allows reading, writing, and deleting a file without giving full ownership rights
A Read
B Modify
C List folder
D Special only
Modify permission includes read, write, and delete abilities for files and folders, but it does not automatically grant ownership or full administrative control like Full control does.
Which NTFS permission is most directly required to change the permissions of a file or folder
A Read
B Write
C Execute
D Change permissions
Changing permissions requires the “Change permissions” right (part of Full control). Without it, a user may use files but cannot edit who is allowed or denied access.
In Windows, which action is commonly needed before changing NTFS permissions when “Access denied” occurs
A Change wallpaper
B Update driver
C Change owner
D Clear clipboard
If you lack rights, taking ownership can allow permission changes. Ownership gives the ability to set access control entries, but it should be done carefully to avoid breaking inherited permissions.
What is the main risk of disabling Windows Firewall on a public Wi-Fi network
A Lower screen quality
B Higher attack exposure
C Slower mouse speed
D Less disk space
Disabling the firewall removes a key network barrier. On public networks, it can expose your device to unsolicited connections, increasing risk of malware, unauthorized access, or data leakage.
Which shortcut opens the Windows Security screen even when the system is partly unresponsive
A Ctrl+Alt+Del
B Win+L
C Alt+Tab
D Win+D
Ctrl+Alt+Del opens a secure system screen handled by Windows. It often works even when apps freeze, letting you access Task Manager, lock, sign out, or restart safely.
In Task Manager, which tab most directly shows per-process CPU and memory usage in a list
A Performance
B Users
C Services
D Processes
The Processes tab lists apps and background processes with live CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. It is used to spot heavy programs and end unresponsive tasks.
Which Task Manager feature helps reduce boot time by disabling nonessential sign-in programs
A App history
B Startup tab
C Details tab
D Performance tab
The Startup tab controls which programs run when you sign in. Disabling unnecessary entries can speed up startup and reduce background load without uninstalling the program.
In Disk Management, which action can permanently erase data if done on the wrong partition
A Change label
B View properties
C Format volume
D Refresh list
Formatting prepares a partition with a file system and typically removes existing file references. Doing it on the wrong volume can cause major data loss unless backups exist.
What is the key limitation of FAT32 that often affects copying large video or backup files
A No folders allowed
B No drive letters
C No recycle bin
D 4 GB file limit
FAT32 cannot store a single file larger than about 4 GB. Large ISO images, videos, or backups may fail to copy, so NTFS or exFAT is often needed.
Which file system feature makes NTFS preferred over FAT32 for multi-user Windows PCs
A Permissions support
B File compression
C Faster copying
D Smaller file names
NTFS supports file and folder permissions so access can be controlled per user or group. FAT32 lacks this security control, making it weaker for shared or sensitive data.
In Command Prompt, which command shows the current working directory path
A path
B dir
C cd
D cls
Typing cd without arguments displays the current directory. This helps confirm where you are before running commands like copy, del, or launching tools from a specific folder.
Which command must be used carefully because it can delete files permanently from Command Prompt
A dir
B del
C echo
D help
The del command deletes files directly and does not send them to Recycle Bin. A wrong path or wildcard can remove important files, so checking the directory first is essential.
Which common wildcard pattern can match many files and increase deletion risk in Command Prompt
A :\
B ..\
C \\
D .
. is a wildcard pattern often used to match all files in a directory. Using it with del can remove many files quickly, so it should be used only with full certainty.
Which Windows feature records system and application logs that help diagnose crashes and driver failures
A Paint
B Event Viewer
C WordPad
D Snipping Tool
Event Viewer stores detailed logs with timestamps, error codes, and sources. It helps identify why a service failed, why a device driver crashed, or why Windows shut down unexpectedly.
Which log type in Event Viewer commonly contains driver and system-level errors
A System log
B Setup log
C Forwarded log
D Clipboard log
The System log includes events from Windows components such as drivers, services, and hardware. It is a primary place to check for boot issues, device errors, and system warnings.
Which Windows feature can restore earlier file versions if File History or restore snapshots exist
A Disk Cleanup
B Storage Sense
C Task View
D Previous Versions
Previous Versions can show older copies of files or folders when backups exist. It helps recover an earlier state after accidental overwrite, deletion, or unwanted edits without complex recovery tools.
Which backup feature is designed mainly to keep versions of personal files like Documents and Desktop
A Firewall rules
B Disk Defrag
C File History
D Device Manager
File History backs up personal files to another drive and keeps multiple versions. It is useful for restoring older copies of documents without needing a full system image restore.
Which setting controls which apps are allowed to show pop-up alerts and banners
A Time & Language
B Notifications
C Mouse settings
D Storage settings
Notification settings allow enabling or disabling alerts per app. This reduces distractions and helps keep only important system or security alerts visible in the notification area.
Which feature helps stop notification pop-ups during gaming or presentations while still allowing important alerts
A Sticky Keys
B Narrator
C Screen saver
D Focus assist
Focus assist limits interruptions by filtering notifications. You can set priority lists or alarms-only mode, and schedule it automatically during certain hours or full-screen activities.
Which Windows shortcut opens Task View, showing open windows and virtual desktops
A Alt+Tab
B Win+E
C Win+Tab
D Win+R
Win+Tab opens Task View with a visual layout of windows and desktops. It helps organize work, switch tasks, and move windows between virtual desktops.
Which feature lets you separate workspaces by creating multiple desktops in Windows
A Disk partitions
B Virtual desktops
C System Restore
D User groups
Virtual desktops allow grouping windows into separate work areas. This reduces clutter and helps focus by keeping unrelated apps on different desktops, while still running in the same user session.
Which shortcut opens the Properties dialog for a selected file or folder in File Explorer
A Ctrl+Enter
B Shift+Enter
C Win+Enter
D Alt+Enter
Alt+Enter opens Properties quickly, showing size, type, location, attributes, and security details. It is useful for checking permissions, hidden status, and timestamps without right-click menus.
In file Properties, which tab is primarily used to view and edit NTFS permissions
A Security
B General
C Sharing
D Customize
The Security tab lists users and groups with allowed or denied permissions. It is used to adjust access rights such as read, write, modify, and full control on NTFS volumes.
Which Windows concept means permissions inherited from a parent folder apply to items inside it
A Compression
B Indexing
C Inheritance
D Caching
Inheritance automatically applies parent folder permissions to subfolders and files. It simplifies management, but changing a parent’s permissions can affect many items, so it must be done carefully.
Which file attribute combination is most likely for critical Windows components that are hidden by default
A Read-only + Archive
B Hidden + System
C Compressed + Offline
D Encrypted + Shared
Many core Windows files are marked Hidden and System and are hidden by default. This prevents accidental deletion or modification that could break Windows functionality or cause boot issues.
Which tool helps identify a device showing a yellow warning icon due to driver problems
A Disk Cleanup
B Snipping Tool
C Notepad
D Device Manager
Device Manager displays hardware status and driver issues. A yellow warning icon indicates problems like missing drivers, conflicts, or device errors, and it allows updating or rolling back drivers.
Which Windows Update issue is a common risk of postponing security updates for a long time
A Less wallpaper options
B Smaller screen resolution
C More vulnerability risk
D Slower keyboard typing
Delaying updates leaves known security holes unpatched. Attackers can exploit older vulnerabilities, so regular updates reduce risk and improve stability, especially on internet-connected systems.
Which Windows tool shows detailed hardware and software information beyond basic Settings “About” page
A Task View
B System Information
C File Explorer
D Recycle Bin
System Information provides detailed data about BIOS, hardware resources, components, and software environment. It is useful for troubleshooting, checking system type, and giving accurate specs to support.
When a file is “in use” and cannot be deleted, what is the most common cause
A Open by program
B Wrong screen scale
C Low speaker volume
D Missing wallpaper
Windows may block deletion if a program has the file open. Closing the app, ending its process, or rebooting can release the file handle so the file can be deleted safely.
Which action reduces risk when moving files between folders on the same drive
A Cut then paste
B Rename extension
C Force shutdown
D Drag with right
Right-dragging a file often shows a menu letting you choose Copy or Move. This reduces mistakes compared to left-dragging, which may move or copy depending on keys and settings.
Which Windows shortcut opens File Explorer directly to browse folders
A Win+S
B Win+I
C Win+E
D Win+L
Win+E launches File Explorer instantly. It is a standard productivity shortcut for accessing files and drives quickly without searching or using desktop icons.
Which shortcut combination is safest to close an unresponsive app when mouse clicks do not work
A Win+D
B Ctrl+Shift+Esc
C Alt+Tab
D Win+R
Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens Task Manager directly, often even when the system is slow. From there, you can select the frozen app and use End task to close it.
Which Windows shortcut captures a selected area of the screen to clipboard for quick sharing
A Win+Shift+V
B Ctrl+Shift+S
C Alt+Shift+S
D Win+Shift+S
Win+Shift+S opens the snipping overlay to capture part of the screen. The capture is copied to clipboard and can be pasted into chats, documents, or image editors.
Which security feature checks app reputation and warns before running unrecognized downloads
A SmartScreen
B Disk Cleanup
C Magnifier
D Sticky Keys
SmartScreen helps protect users by warning about suspicious websites and unknown apps. It uses reputation checks to reduce malware risk before running or installing unfamiliar programs.
Which file action changes many files’ location while keeping names and extensions unchanged
A Compress files
B Change theme
C Move folder
D Lock computer
Moving a folder relocates the folder and all contained items together. File names and extensions remain the same, but paths change, which can affect shortcuts or program references.
Which File Explorer pane helps quickly select common folders and drives without typing paths
A Preview pane
B Navigation pane
C Details pane
D Status bar
The navigation pane lists Quick Access, This PC, and drives. It speeds up browsing by allowing one-click navigation and reduces mistakes compared to manually typing long paths.
Which search method narrows results to a specific file type, like only PDFs
A size:fast
B date:all
C user:local
D type:.pdf
Using type:.pdf (or kind filters) restricts search results to that file type. This is useful in folders with many formats, helping you find the correct document faster.
Which Windows feature lets you change file associations so .jpg opens in a chosen viewer
A Power options
B Disk management
C Default apps
D User profiles
Default apps settings define which program opens each file type. Setting associations helps ensure consistent behavior, like opening images in your preferred viewer instead of a different app.
Which setting reduces startup delay by preventing too many apps from launching at sign-in
A Increase scaling
B Disable startup apps
C Change theme
D Turn on hibernate
Disabling unnecessary startup apps reduces background load and speeds sign-in. Essential drivers and security software should remain enabled, but extra launchers and updaters can be turned off.
Which Windows command shows an IP configuration summary for network troubleshooting
A netview
B tasklist
C format
D ipconfig
ipconfig displays IP address, subnet mask, and gateway details. It helps diagnose connection problems, confirm DHCP assignment, and check if the device has a valid network configuration.
Which command lists running processes from Command Prompt, useful when Task Manager is not opening
A tasklist
B dir
C cd
D tree
tasklist shows active processes and their IDs. It helps identify running programs, especially if the system is slow, and can be used with other commands for troubleshooting or controlled termination.
Which command can close a stuck program from Command Prompt when you know its process name
A cls
B taskkill
C copy
D attrib
taskkill can terminate processes using a name or PID. It is useful when a program is frozen and Task Manager cannot end it, but it can cause data loss if unsaved work exists.
Which Windows feature helps prevent accidental changes by requiring confirmation before system-wide changes
A Sticky Keys
B Disk Defrag
C Screen saver
D User Account Control
User Account Control (UAC) prompts for permission when apps try to make system changes. This reduces risk from malware and prevents unapproved installs or settings changes by standard users.
Which Windows account type usually has the highest privileges for installing apps and changing system settings
A Standard user
B Guest
C Administrator
D Child account
Administrator accounts can install software, change system settings, and manage other users. Standard users have limited rights, which improves safety by reducing accidental or unauthorized system changes.
Which Windows feature can revert system settings after a driver update causes boot problems, without reinstalling Windows
A Disk Cleanup
B System Restore
C Storage Sense
D Printer queue
System Restore can roll back system files and drivers to an earlier restore point. It helps recover from unstable updates while keeping personal files, making it a safer first recovery step.
Which Windows tool can show a list of installed updates and allow uninstalling a problematic update
A Update history
B Paint
C File Explorer
D Magnifier
Update history lists installed updates and often provides an option to uninstall certain updates. This can help if a recent patch causes issues, though uninstalling security updates should be done carefully.
Which option is the safest first step before major system changes like formatting or large permission edits
A Change wallpaper
B Clear notifications
C Hide taskbar
D Create backup
A backup protects your data if something goes wrong. Before formatting, partition changes, or permission modifications, backing up files ensures you can restore important documents and avoid permanent loss.
Which Windows feature protects against ransomware by controlling which apps can modify protected folders (in supported setups)
A Clipboard history
B Night light
C Controlled folder access
D Task view
Controlled folder access helps block untrusted apps from changing protected folders like Documents. It reduces ransomware damage by preventing unauthorized encryption or modification of important files.
Which file system feature can reduce disk space by storing data in a compressed form on NTFS volumes
A FAT32 encryption
B NTFS compression
C Recycle bin
D Screen scaling
NTFS supports file/folder compression to save space. Compressed files may use slightly more CPU to access, but it can help on low-storage systems without changing file contents.
Which setting helps ensure restored system changes are possible by allowing restore points to be created
A Mouse properties
B Language pack
C Display color
D System Protection
System Protection controls restore point creation for drives. If it is off, Windows may not create restore points automatically, reducing recovery options after updates, driver installs, or system changes.