Chapter 7: Windows Operating System and File Management (Set-9)
In File Explorer, which address bar shortcut quickly jumps to the parent folder in the path
A Press Delete key
B Use Ctrl+P
C Click path segment
D Use Alt+F4
In the address bar, each folder level is clickable. Clicking a parent folder name instantly takes you up the directory tree without repeatedly pressing Back.
Which option best prevents accidental deletion of critical system files from normal view
A Hide protected files
B Disable taskbar
C Change wallpaper
D Turn off scaling
Windows can hide protected operating system files by default. This reduces accidental deletion or modification of vital files that can cause boot errors or system instability.
Which file attribute is commonly enabled for protected Windows OS files
A Temporary
B Offline
C Printable
D System
The System attribute marks files used by Windows. Such files are often hidden and protected because editing or deleting them can break core functions or prevent Windows from running.
Which File Explorer view is best for sorting files by “Date modified” quickly
A Large icons
B Details view
C Content view
D Tiles view
Details view shows columns like Date modified and Size. This allows quick sorting to find the newest or oldest files without opening each file or checking properties.
Which feature allows selecting multiple non-adjacent files in File Explorer using the keyboard
A Shift+Click selection
B Alt+Click selection
C Ctrl+Click selection
D Win+Click selection
Holding Ctrl while clicking allows selecting separate files that are not next to each other. This helps copy or delete specific items without selecting everything in between.
Which selection method chooses a continuous range of files between two clicks
A Shift+Click range
B Ctrl+Click range
C Alt+Click range
D Tab+Click range
Shift+Click selects all items between the first and second selection, creating a continuous block. It is useful when choosing many consecutive files quickly.
Which Windows setting most directly controls whether file extensions are visible in Explorer
A Night light
B Mouse pointer
C Date and time
D File name extensions
Enabling “File name extensions” displays extensions like .docx or .exe. This helps identify file types correctly and reduces risk from misleading names.
Which shortcut opens the “Properties” window for the selected item in File Explorer
A Ctrl + Enter
B Shift + Enter
C Alt + Enter
D Win + Enter
Alt+Enter opens Properties for the selected file or folder. It shows size, type, location, attributes, and security permissions, useful for troubleshooting and verifying details.
Which tab in file Properties is mainly used to manage NTFS permissions
A General tab
B Security tab
C Sharing tab
D Customize tab
The Security tab lists users and groups with permissions like Read or Modify. It allows changing access rules, inheritance, and advanced security settings on NTFS drives.
Which permission allows a user to view file contents but not change them
A Read
B Modify
C Full control
D Take ownership
Read permission lets users open and view files without editing. Without write rights, saving changes is blocked unless the user saves a copy in a location they can write to.
Which permission usually allows editing, deleting, and creating files in a folder
A Read
B List only
C Modify
D Special none
Modify permission includes read, write, and delete abilities. It is commonly used for users who need to work with files fully but do not need to change permissions or ownership.
In Windows, which file system is commonly used on system drives due to permissions support
A FAT32
B FAT16
C CDFS
D NTFS
NTFS supports permissions, reliability features, and large files. Windows system drives typically use NTFS to provide better security and access control compared to FAT32.
What is the biggest FAT32 limitation that blocks copying many large backup files
A 4 GB file limit
B No folders allowed
C No drive letter
D No USB support
FAT32 cannot store a single file larger than about 4 GB. Large videos, backups, and ISO files often fail to copy, so exFAT or NTFS is preferred.
Which Windows feature provides built-in antivirus and real-time protection
A Disk Cleanup
B Task View
C Microsoft Defender
D Sticky Keys
Microsoft Defender scans files and monitors threats in real time. It updates regularly and is integrated into Windows Security to help protect against malware without extra antivirus software.
Which Windows feature checks file reputation and warns before running unknown downloads
A Magnifier
B SmartScreen
C Disk Defrag
D File History
SmartScreen helps prevent malware by warning users about unrecognized apps and unsafe sites. It uses reputation checks to reduce the risk of running harmful downloads.
Which built-in tool is best for seeing current CPU, memory, disk, and network usage together
A Disk Management
B Control Panel
C File Explorer
D Task Manager
Task Manager shows live usage of system resources and lists processes using them. It helps identify slowdowns, close frozen apps, and manage startup programs for better performance.
Which Task Manager tab shows live graphs for CPU and memory
A Startup tab
B Users tab
C Performance tab
D Services tab
The Performance tab displays graphs for CPU, memory, disk, and network. It helps diagnose bottlenecks like high CPU usage or low RAM causing slow system response.
Which shortcut opens Task Manager directly without the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen
A Ctrl+Shift+Esc
B Ctrl+Alt+Esc
C Alt+Shift+Esc
D Win+Shift+Esc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc launches Task Manager immediately. It is a quick way to end unresponsive programs and check performance when the system feels slow.
Which shortcut locks the session instantly to protect your open work on a shared PC
A Win + D
B Win + L
C Win + E
D Win + R
Win+L locks the screen and shows the sign-in page. It protects privacy while keeping apps running, requiring a password or PIN to return to the session.
Which shortcut switches between open apps using a small window list
A Win + Tab
B Ctrl + Tab
C Alt + Tab
D Alt + F4
Alt+Tab cycles through open windows to change focus quickly. It improves multitasking, especially when multiple programs and documents are open at the same time.
Which shortcut shows the desktop quickly without closing programs
A Win + D
B Win + E
C Win + S
D Win + I
Win+D minimizes or hides open windows to show the desktop. Pressing it again usually restores windows, letting you access desktop items without losing your work.
Which shortcut opens File Explorer instantly to browse folders
A Win + R
B Win + L
C Win + D
D Win + E
Win+E opens File Explorer quickly. It is widely used for file management tasks like copying, moving, searching, and organizing files in folders.
Which shortcut opens the Run dialog to quickly start tools like cmd and services.msc
A Win + S
B Win + I
C Win + R
D Win + E
Win+R opens the Run box to launch apps and system tools by typing commands. It is faster than navigating menus for utilities like cmd, control, and diskmgmt.msc.
Which Run command opens Disk Management directly
A devmgmt.msc
B diskmgmt.msc
C eventvwr.msc
D services.msc
diskmgmt.msc opens Disk Management to view partitions and volumes. It is used to format drives and assign letters, but wrong actions can permanently erase data.
Which Run command opens Device Manager directly
A devmgmt.msc
B diskmgmt.msc
C taskmgr.exe
D msconfig.exe
devmgmt.msc opens Device Manager quickly. It helps troubleshoot hardware by updating or rolling back drivers and checking warning icons for device errors.
Which Run command opens Event Viewer quickly
A services.msc
B taskschd.msc
C eventvwr.msc
D control.exe
eventvwr.msc launches Event Viewer where logs are stored. Checking logs helps identify error sources and timings, useful for diagnosing crashes or service failures.
Which Command Prompt command lists files and folders in the current directory
A cd
B cls
C tree
D dir
dir displays the contents of the current folder. It helps verify file names and locations before you copy, delete, or run commands on items.
Which command changes the active directory location in Command Prompt
A dir
B cd
C echo
D help
cd changes your working directory to another folder. This is necessary before running commands that affect files in a specific location.
Which command clears the Command Prompt screen text
A cls
B del
C move
D ping
cls clears command output from view without changing any files. It helps keep the command window readable when many commands have been run.
Which command shows network IP settings for troubleshooting
A tasklist
B attrib
C ipconfig
D tree
ipconfig displays IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway details. It helps confirm whether the device has a valid network configuration and assists in diagnosing connectivity issues.
Which Windows tool removes temporary files and can free disk space quickly
A Device Manager
B Task View
C File Explorer
D Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup deletes unnecessary files like temporary files and recycle content (if selected). It helps free storage and can improve system performance when disk space is low.
Which Settings feature can automatically clear temporary files over time
A Storage Sense
B Focus assist
C Sticky Keys
D SmartScreen
Storage Sense can automatically remove temporary files and clear Recycle Bin after a set period. This helps maintain free space without needing manual cleanup regularly.
Which folder path style begins with a drive letter and gives full location
A Relative path
B Short path
C Absolute path
D Temp path
An absolute path starts with a drive letter like C:\ and includes each folder to the file. It always points to the same location regardless of current folder.
Which path type depends on your current folder and may be shorter
A Absolute path
B Relative path
C Network path
D Root path
Relative paths do not start with the drive root. Their meaning depends on where you are currently, so the same relative path can point to different locations.
Which symbol separates folder levels in Windows paths
A Forward slash /
B Colon :
C Asterisk *
D Backslash \
Windows uses backslashes to separate folders in a path. For example, C:\Users\Name shows a folder hierarchy using the backslash symbol.
Which Windows feature helps arrange open windows by snapping them to edges
A File indexing
B Disk defrag
C Snap Assist
D Task scheduler
Snap Assist helps place windows side-by-side or in corners. It improves multitasking by keeping windows aligned and making better use of screen space.
Which feature shows previews of open windows when hovering over taskbar icons
A Taskbar thumbnails
B Jump Lists
C Desktop widgets
D Screen scaling
Taskbar thumbnails show small previews of open windows for an app. They help you choose the correct window quickly without switching through all open programs.
Which File Explorer area shows frequent folders and pinned locations
A This PC
B Quick Access
C Recycle Bin
D Task View
Quick Access lists frequently used folders and recently opened files. Pinning important folders here gives faster access and reduces the need to browse deep folder structures.
Which File Explorer view is best for seeing file size and type columns
A Large icons
B Tiles view
C Content view
D Details view
Details view shows columns like Type and Size. It helps sorting by file size or file type and quickly finding large files taking up storage.
Which option shows file extension and helps identify real file types
A Hide taskbar
B Focus assist
C Show extensions
D Power saver
Showing extensions reveals file type endings like .exe or .pdf. This helps avoid being tricked by renamed files and reduces mistakes when handling important documents.
Which Windows tool helps manage default programs for opening file types
A Default apps
B Network settings
C Mouse settings
D Update history
Default apps settings allow choosing which program opens each file type or link. It helps control behavior after installing new apps or when files open in the wrong program.
Which Windows feature records restore points used for rolling back system changes
A File Explorer
B System Protection
C Task Manager
D Snipping Tool
System Protection controls restore point creation for drives. If disabled, System Restore may not have restore points available, reducing recovery options after updates or driver problems.
Which tool helps roll back system settings after a problematic driver installation
A Disk Cleanup
B Magnifier
C System Restore
D Clipboard
System Restore can revert system files and drivers to a previous restore point. It is useful when a driver or update causes problems, while personal documents typically remain unchanged.
Which Windows tool helps manage printers from Settings
A Printers & scanners
B Disk Management
C Services
D Task View
Printers & scanners lets you add or remove printers and view queues. It helps set a default printer and troubleshoot printer problems from a central settings page.
Which section controls sign-in options like PIN and password for your account
A Personalization
B Storage
C Display
D Accounts
Accounts settings manage user profiles and sign-in options like password and PIN. It helps control security and how users authenticate on the computer.
Which Windows feature opens a selectable screenshot tool that copies to clipboard
A Win+Shift+E
B Win+Shift+S
C Ctrl+Shift+S
D Alt+Shift+S
Win+Shift+S opens the snip overlay to capture a region. The screenshot is copied to clipboard and can be pasted into chat, email, or documents quickly.
Which shortcut opens clipboard history if enabled
A Ctrl + V
B Alt + V
C Win + V
D Win + C
Win+V opens clipboard history and lets you paste older copied items. It improves productivity when you need to reuse multiple copied texts or screenshots.
Which Windows feature allows restoring deleted files easily without special software
A Disk Cleanup
B SmartScreen
C Task Scheduler
D Recycle Bin
Recycle Bin keeps deleted items temporarily. You can restore them to their original location, which is useful for accidental deletions before the bin is emptied.
Which feature helps ensure safe removal of a USB by finishing write operations
A Safely remove
B Sleep mode
C Task view
D Snap Assist
Safely remove ejects a USB device after completing pending writes. This reduces risk of file corruption and ensures copied files are properly saved before unplugging.
Which Windows tool shows detailed hardware/software info like BIOS version and components
A Disk Cleanup
B System Information
C Notepad
D Paint
System Information provides detailed system data including BIOS, hardware resources, and components. It helps support teams and users troubleshoot issues and verify device specifications accurately.