Chapter 7: Windows Operating System and File Management (Set-6)
Which desktop area shows the background image behind icons
A Desktop wallpaper
B Taskbar area
C Title bar
D Control Panel
Wallpaper is the background picture or color on the desktop. You can change it from Personalization settings to make the screen look as you prefer.
Which part of Windows shows time and date near the system icons
A Start menu
B File Explorer
C Notification area
D Task View
The notification area usually shows the clock and system icons like network and volume. It also displays alerts and quick access indicators for running background apps.
Which menu commonly provides quick access to power options and settings
A Recycle Bin
B Desktop icons
C File properties
D Start menu
The Start menu gives a central place to open apps, search, and reach settings. It also provides power options like Sleep, Restart, and Shut down.
Which Windows feature lets you change the look like colors, wallpaper, and themes
A Personalization
B Disk Management
C Device Manager
D Task Scheduler
Personalization controls the appearance of Windows such as background, lock screen, theme colors, and sometimes fonts. It helps users customize the interface easily.
Which File Explorer section shows frequently used folders and recent files
A This PC
B Quick Access
C Network
D Recycle Bin
Quick Access lists common folders and recently opened files. You can pin important folders there, which reduces time spent searching through the directory tree.
Which key opens the Start menu without using the mouse
A Escape key
B Tab key
C Windows key
D Shift key
Pressing the Windows key opens the Start menu quickly. It helps launch programs and search without moving hands away from the keyboard.
Which shortcut opens File Explorer directly
A Win + E
B Win + R
C Win + D
D Win + L
Win + E opens File Explorer instantly. It is one of the fastest ways to browse folders, drives, and files for daily file management tasks.
Which shortcut shows the desktop by minimizing open windows
A Alt + Tab
B Ctrl + F
C Win + S
D Win + D
Win + D quickly shows the desktop and hides open windows. Pressing it again usually restores the windows, making it useful for quick desktop access.
Which shortcut switches between open applications
A Ctrl + Tab
B Win + Tab
C Alt + Tab
D Alt + Esc
Alt + Tab cycles through open windows, letting you switch tasks quickly. It is widely used for multitasking without needing to click on taskbar icons.
Which key combination closes the active window
A Alt + F4
B Ctrl + F4
C Win + F4
D Shift + F4
Alt + F4 closes the currently active app window. If unsaved work exists, the program may ask to save before closing to avoid data loss.
Which shortcut locks the computer quickly
A Win + E
B Win + L
C Win + R
D Win + D
Win + L locks the screen and shows the sign-in screen. Your session stays active, but it requires password or PIN to return, improving privacy and security.
Which key combination opens Task Manager directly
A Ctrl+Alt+Del
B Alt+Tab
C Ctrl+Shift+Esc
D Win+Tab
Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager instantly. It is useful for checking performance and closing unresponsive programs without going through extra menus.
Which tool shows running apps and lets you end a frozen program
A Task Manager
B Control Panel
C Disk Cleanup
D Event Viewer
Task Manager lists running programs and processes. You can select a frozen app and use End task to close it, though unsaved work in that app may be lost.
Which tool is used to view and manage connected hardware devices
A System Restore
B File History
C Notepad
D Device Manager
Device Manager shows installed hardware like keyboard, network adapters, and display. It helps update drivers, disable devices, and troubleshoot problems shown by warning icons.
Which tool is used to create or format partitions and assign drive letters
A Task Scheduler
B Windows Security
C Disk Management
D Snipping Tool
Disk Management displays disks, partitions, and volumes. It can format drives, create partitions, and assign drive letters, but wrong actions can cause data loss.
Which feature stores deleted files temporarily for recovery
A Recycle Bin
B Downloads
C Temp folder
D System32
Recycle Bin keeps deleted items until it is emptied. It allows restoring files accidentally deleted, making it safer than permanent deletion in normal usage.
Which option permanently deletes a file without sending it to Recycle Bin
A Ctrl + Delete
B Shift + Delete
C Alt + Delete
D Win + Delete
Shift + Delete removes a file directly, bypassing Recycle Bin. It is risky because recovery becomes harder, so it should be used only when you are sure.
Which shortcut copies selected text or files
A Ctrl + V
B Ctrl + X
C Ctrl + C
D Ctrl + Z
Ctrl + C copies the selected item to the clipboard. You can paste it elsewhere using Ctrl + V, creating a duplicate while keeping the original unchanged.
Which shortcut cuts selected text or files for moving
A Ctrl + C
B Ctrl + V
C Ctrl + A
D Ctrl + X
Ctrl + X removes the selection after you paste it somewhere else. It is mainly used for moving items from one location to another using the clipboard.
Which shortcut pastes the copied or cut item
A Ctrl + V
B Ctrl + C
C Ctrl + X
D Ctrl + F
Ctrl + V pastes clipboard content into the current location. It completes copy or cut actions by placing the item in another folder or inside a document.
Which operation changes only the name of a file
A Move
B Copy
C Rename
D Delete
Renaming changes a file’s name label but not its contents. The file stays in the same folder, and the extension should not be changed unless you understand the file type.
Which operation creates a duplicate file in another location
A Copy
B Rename
C Delete
D Refresh
Copy makes an additional file in the destination folder while keeping the original. It is useful for backups, sharing, or using the same file in multiple folders.
Which operation shifts a file to a new folder and removes it from the old folder
A Copy
B Move
C Zip
D Search
Move transfers the file to a different location. After moving, the file no longer remains in the original folder, so shortcuts or programs linking to old paths may break.
Which feature helps you find a file by typing part of its name in Explorer
A Task View
B Start button
C Volume icon
D Search box
The Explorer search box searches within the current folder and subfolders. You can narrow results by using filters like file type, date modified, or size.
Which view shows file details like size and date in columns
A Details view
B Large icons
C List view
D Tiles view
Details view displays columns such as Name, Date modified, Type, and Size. This helps sort files and quickly compare their information without opening properties.
Which setting helps display hidden files in File Explorer
A Enable firewall
B Battery saver
C Show hidden items
D Focus assist
Turning on Show hidden items reveals files marked hidden. This is helpful for troubleshooting or accessing configuration files, but system files should be handled carefully.
Which part of a file name usually indicates its type
A File extension
B File icon
C File size
D File date
The extension is the letters after the last dot, like .txt or .jpg. Windows uses it to decide which program should open the file by default.
Which is a correct example of a file extension
A pdf/
B :pdf
C *pdf
D .pdf
A file extension starts with a dot and indicates file format. “.pdf” identifies a document type commonly opened with PDF reader applications.
Which path starts from the drive root and gives full location
A Relative path
B Short path
C Absolute path
D Hidden path
An absolute path begins with a drive letter like C:\ and includes all folders to reach the file. It always points to the same location regardless of current folder.
Which path depends on the current folder location
A Relative path
B Absolute path
C Network path
D System path
A relative path does not include the full drive root. It works based on your current folder, so the same relative path can point to different places in different locations.
Which Windows tool is used to install updates for security and bug fixes
A Disk Cleanup
B Windows Update
C Notepad
D Device Manager
Windows Update downloads and installs security patches, fixes, and feature updates. Keeping it enabled helps protect the system from known vulnerabilities and improves stability.
Which Windows tool helps remove temporary files to free up space
A Disk Cleanup
B Task Manager
C Event Viewer
D Registry Editor
Disk Cleanup removes unnecessary files like temporary internet files and old update files. It helps free disk space and can improve performance when storage is low.
Which Settings area controls Wi-Fi and internet connections
A Personalization
B Accounts
C Network & Internet
D System
Network & Internet settings manage Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN, and other connectivity. It helps connect to networks, change adapter options, and troubleshoot common connection problems.
Which tool blocks unwanted network access using rules
A File Explorer
B Paint
C WordPad
D Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. It improves security by blocking unauthorized connections while allowing trusted applications to communicate normally.
Which Settings option lets you choose which app opens a .pdf file
A Default apps
B Storage
C Updates
D Themes
Default apps settings allow choosing programs for file types and links. It ensures files open in the correct app and helps fix issues when wrong programs open files.
Which feature helps manage notifications and app alerts
A Screen saver
B Mouse speed
C Notifications
D Power plan
Notification settings control which apps can send alerts, banners, and sounds. Turning off unnecessary alerts reduces distraction while keeping important security and system notices enabled.
Which feature reduces interruptions during work by limiting notifications
A Focus assist
B Sticky Keys
C Narrator
D Magnifier
Focus assist hides or limits notifications during chosen times or activities like presentations. It helps you focus while still allowing priority notifications if configured.
Which file system supports permissions and is common for Windows system drives
A FAT32
B NTFS
C FAT16
D ISO
NTFS supports file permissions, larger files, and reliability features. It is commonly used for system drives because it offers better security and control than FAT32.
Which file system has a 4 GB single-file limit
A NTFS
B exFAT
C ReFS
D FAT32
FAT32 cannot store a single file larger than 4 GB. It works on many devices, but the size limit makes it unsuitable for large videos and backups.
Which command shows files and folders in Command Prompt
A dir
B cd
C cls
D copy
The dir command lists the contents of the current directory. It helps confirm files are present before copying, deleting, or running commands on them.
Which command changes the current folder in Command Prompt
A dir
B tree
C cd
D help
cd changes the working directory. It is used to move into another folder so you can run commands on the files located there.
Which command clears the Command Prompt screen display
A cls
B del
C move
D ping
cls clears the text shown in the Command Prompt window. It does not delete files; it only refreshes the display so new command output is easier to read.
Which built-in tool shows system errors and warnings in logs
A File Explorer
B Control Panel
C Paint
D Event Viewer
Event Viewer stores logs of system, security, and application events. It helps troubleshoot problems by showing errors, warnings, and related details with timestamps.
Which feature backs up personal files with version history to another drive
A Disk Management
B File History
C Device Manager
D Snipping Tool
File History saves copies of personal files like Documents and Desktop to another drive. It keeps versions so you can restore earlier copies after accidental changes or deletion.
Which option in Windows lets you restore system settings to an earlier point
A System Restore
B Disk Cleanup
C Task View
D Notepad
System Restore uses restore points to roll back system files and settings. It can fix issues after updates or installs while usually keeping personal files unchanged.
Which shortcut captures a selected area screenshot to clipboard
A Win+Shift+E
B Win+Shift+R
C Win+Shift+S
D Win+Shift+L
Win+Shift+S opens the snip overlay to capture a region. The image is copied to clipboard and can be pasted into chats or documents for quick sharing.
Which feature helps protect against malware using built-in antivirus
A Microsoft Defender
B Disk Cleanup
C Task View
D Control Panel
Microsoft Defender scans for malware and blocks threats in real time. It works with Windows Security and updates frequently to help protect the system without extra antivirus installation.
Which option helps see CPU and memory graphs in Windows
A Startup tab
B App history
C Users tab
D Performance tab
Task Manager’s Performance tab shows graphs for CPU, memory, disk, and network. It helps identify bottlenecks like high CPU or low RAM causing slow performance.
Which setting helps save laptop battery by reducing background activity
A Themes
B Screen resolution
C Battery saver
D Sound mixer
Battery saver reduces background tasks and may lower brightness to extend battery life. It is useful when battery is low and you need more time before charging.
Which action fully turns off the computer and closes all programs
A Sleep
B Shut down
C Lock
D Sign out
Shut down closes all running programs and ends the session before powering off. It is safest for long breaks and helps start fresh, especially after installing updates.