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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT , ALIGARH

OPERATING SYSTEM QUESTION BANK UNIT 3


BCA IIND YEAR (3RD SEMESTER)

1. What is the primary function of the Windows desktop?


A. Run applications
B. Organize files and shortcuts
C. Manage system settings
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

2. Which of the following can you find on the Windows desktop?


A. Taskbar
B. Recycle Bin
C. Start Menu
D. All of the above
Answer: B) Recycle Bin

3. What does the 'Show Desktop' button do?


A. Opens the Task Manager
B. Minimizes all open windows
C. Closes all applications
D. Restarts the computer
Answer: B) Minimizes all open windows

4. Which key opens the Start Menu?


A. Ctrl
B. Alt
C. Windows
D. Shift
Answer: C) Windows

5. What feature in the Start Menu allows you to quickly access recently used applications?
A. All Apps
B. Task View
C. Recommended
D. Settings
Answer: C) Recommended
6. Where can you find the 'Shutdown' option in the Start Menu?
A. All Apps
B. Power options
C. Settings
D. Notifications
Answer: B) Power options

7. What is the main purpose of the Control Panel?


A. Open applications
B. Manage system settings
C. Organize files
D. Run games
Answer: B) Manage system settings

8. Which of the following settings can you find in the Control Panel?
A. User Accounts
B. Network and Internet
C. Device Manager
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

9. To uninstall a program, you would go to:


A. Hardware and Sound
B. Programs
C. User Accounts
D. System
Answer: B) Programs

10. What is 'My Computer' now known as in newer versions of Windows?


A. This PC
B. My Documents
C. Control Panel
D. System Properties
Answer: A) This PC

11. In 'My Computer', what does the 'C:' drive usually represent?
A. External storage
B. System drive
C. Network drive
D. USB drive
Answer: B) System drive

12. What can you view by right-clicking on a drive in 'My Computer'?


A. Open
B. Properties
C. Format
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

13. What is the primary function of Windows Explorer?


A. Manage applications
B. Organize files and folders
C. Control system settings
D. Edit videos
Answer: B) Organize files and folders

14. How can you quickly open Windows Explorer?


A. Ctrl + Shift + E
B. Windows + E
C. Alt + F4
D. Ctrl + N
Answer: B) Windows + E

15. Which view option shows files and folders as a list?


A. Icons
B. Tiles
C. Details
D. Thumbnails
Answer: C) Details

16. Which of the following is NOT a built-in accessory in Windows?


A. Notepad
B. Calculator
C. Paint
D. Microsoft Word
Answer: D) Microsoft Word
17. What can you use to record audio in Windows?
A. Sound Recorder
B. Media Player
C. CD Player
D. Calculator
Answer: A) Sound Recorder

18. Which accessory can you use to edit images?


A. Notepad
B. Paint
C. WordPad
D. Calculator
Answer: B) Paint

19. What does the 'Alt + Tab' shortcut do?


A. Switches between open applications
B. Closes all windows
C. Opens Task Manager
D. Restarts the computer
Answer: A) Switches between open applications

20. How can you arrange all open windows to fit the screen?
A. Snap
B. Minimize
C. Maximize
D. Close
Answer: A) Snap

21. What feature allows you to see all open windows at once?
A. Task View
B. Control Panel
C. My Computer
D. Explorer
Answer: A) Task View

22. Which option allows you to align desktop icons to a grid?


A. Sort by
B. Align icons to grid
C. View
D. Refresh
Answer: B) Align icons to grid

23. How can you create a new folder on the desktop?


A. Right-click and select 'New Folder'
B. Drag and drop
C. Double-click
D. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F
Answer: A) Right-click and select 'New Folder'

24. What does the 'Sort by' option do?


A. Changes icon size
B. Arranges icons based on criteria
C. Deletes icons
D. Changes desktop wallpaper
Answer: B) Arranges icons based on criteria

25. To rename a folder, you would:


A. Right-click and select 'Rename'
B. Press F2
C. Double-click on the folder name
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

26. What is the maximum number of folders that can be created in a single directory?
A. 100
B. 1000
C. Depends on storage
D. Unlimited
Answer: C) Depends on storage

27. What happens when you delete a folder from the desktop?
A. It is permanently deleted
B. It goes to Recycle Bin
C. It is moved to another location
D. Nothing
Answer: B) It goes to Recycle Bin
28. Which file format is commonly used for images?
A. .doc
B. .exe
C. .jpg
D. .mp3
Answer: C) .jpg

29. What does 'formatting a drive' do?


A. Changes drive letter
B. Deletes all data on the drive
C. Resizes the drive
D. Encrypts the drive
Answer: B) Deletes all data on the drive

30. How can you check the available space on a drive?


A. Right-click and select 'Properties'
B. Open the drive
C. Use Task Manager
D. All of the above
Answer: A) Right-click and select 'Properties'

31. What does the 'Log Off' option do?


A. Shuts down the computer
B. Closes all applications
C. Signs out of the user account
D. Restarts the computer
Answer: C) Signs out of the user account

32. What is the shortcut for shutting down Windows?


A. Ctrl + Alt + Del
B. Alt + F4
C. Windows + L
D. Shift + Esc
Answer: B) Alt + F4

33. Which of the following is NOT a shutdown option?


A. Restart
B. Sleep
C. Hibernate
D. Lock
Answer: D) Lock

34. What is the primary function of Windows Media Player?


A. Edit videos
B. Play audio and video files
C. Burn CDs
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

35. Which tool can you use to adjust the volume of your computer?
A. Sound Recorder
B. Volume Control
C. Media Player
D. Control Panel
Answer: B) Volume Control

36. What can the CD Player accessory do?


A. Play audio CDs
B. Create music files
C. Record videos
D. Edit text files
Answer: A) Play audio CDs

37. Which accessory allows you to record audio?


A. Media Player
B. DVD Player
C. Sound Recorder
D. CD Player
Answer: C) Sound Recorder

38. What does the DVD Player do?


A. Plays video games
B. Plays DVDs
C. Backs up files
D. Manages folders
Answer: B) Plays DVDs

39. To increase volume using the Volume Control, you would:


A. Click the down arrow
B. Slide the volume slider up
C. Mute the sound
D. Open the Task Manager
Answer: B) Slide the volume slider up

40. Which of the following is a common file format supported by Media Player?
A. .mp3
B. .zip
C. .txt
D. .exe
Answer: A) .mp3

41. What is one feature of the Sound Recorder?


A. Edit video files
B. Record audio clips
C. Play DVDs
D. Stream music online
Answer: B) Record audio clips

42. Which of the following can be considered a file management tool?


A. Windows Explorer
B. Control Panel
C. Media Player
D. Notepad
Answer: A) Windows Explorer

43. What does the 'Refresh' option do on the desktop?


A. Closes all applications
B. Updates the display of icons
C. Restarts the computer
D. Opens a new window
Answer: B) Updates the display of icons

44. How can you view hidden files in Windows Explorer?


A. By changing folder options
B. By restarting the computer
C. By using Task Manager
D. Hidden files cannot be viewed
Answer: A) By changing folder options

45. What is the purpose of a file extension?


A. To categorize files
B. To indicate the file type
C. To secure the file
D. To change the file name
Answer: B) To indicate the file type

46. What action is performed when you double-click a file?


A. Delete the file
B. Open the file
C. Rename the file
D. Move the file
Answer: B) Open the file

47. Which of the following can be used to create a backup of files?


A. File Explorer
B. Task Manager
C. Media Player
D. Notepad
Answer: A) File Explorer

48. In Windows, which shortcut can be used to open the Task Manager?
A. Ctrl + Shift + Esc
B. Alt + F4
C. Windows + E
D. Ctrl + Alt + Del
Answer: A) Ctrl + Shift + Esc

49. Which of the following is an audio format supported by the Sound Recorder?
A. .avi
B. .wav
C. .mp4
D. .doc
Answer: B) .wav

50. To shut down Windows quickly, which sequence would you follow?
A. Ctrl + Alt + Delete, then select Shut Down
B. Alt + F4, then select Shut Down
C. Windows + E, then Shut Down
D. Windows + R, then type 'shutdown'
Answer: B) Alt + F4, then select Shut Down

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