Software, Operating Systems and Programming PYQs

Question 1

To adjust the screen resolution or change the desktop background in Windows, which of the following would a user typically access?

Accepted Answer

Settings

Answer

Documents

Answer

Run

Answer

This PC

Question 2

Which of the following is used to access programs, files and settings in Windows 7?

Accepted Answer

Start Button

Answer

Control Panel

Answer

Taskbar

Answer

Notification Area

Question 3

Which of the following actions will move a file to the Recycle Bin in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Right-click the file → Select Delete

Answer

Drag the file into Taskbar

Answer

Right-click the file → Select Rename

Answer

Press Enter on the selected file

Question 4

When renaming a file or folder in MS Windows, what happens if a user changes the file extension (e.g. from .txt to .doc)?

Accepted Answer

A warning is displayed to confirm the change in extension.

Answer

The file is converted into a different program's file format.

Answer

The file will no longer open or be accessible.

Answer

The file's format is changed automatically to match the new extension.

Question 5

Why is it important to organize files and folders?

Accepted Answer

To easily locate and access files

Answer

To make the computer run faster

Answer

To install new software

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To keep the desktop clean

Question 6

After deleting a file from a folder, a user realises that it was an important file. Which of the following steps should they follow to restore it?

Accepted Answer

Open Recycle Bin → Right-click the file → Click Restore

Answer

Press Ctrl + Z repeatedly until it reappears

Answer

Restart the computer and the file will return

Answer

Use Alt + Tab to recover the file

Question 7

Which of the following is a good way to organise files in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Create separate folders for different types of files

Answer

Keep files with different subjects in one folder

Answer

Store all files on the desktop

Answer

Rename all files with random numbers

Question 8

A user wants to rename multiple files in a folder on Windows. What is the correct approach to do this efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Select all files → Right-click → Rename → Type a base name

Answer

Drag files to another folder and rename them there

Answer

Open each file and save it with a new name

Answer

Press Ctrl + Alt + R to rename all files

Question 9

Which of the following methods is used to rename a file or folder in MS Windows?

Accepted Answer

Right-click the file and select 'Rename'

Answer

Double-click the file to open it

Answer

Right-click the file and select 'Delete'

Answer

Press 'Ctrl + R'

Question 10

Which of these elements is NOT part of the standard Windows 7 desktop?

Accepted Answer

Control Panel

Answer

Taskbar

Answer

Start Button

Answer

Notification Area

Question 11

Which of the following options is used to change the system settings in MS Windows?

Accepted Answer

Control Panel

Answer

Task Manager

Answer

File Explorer

Answer

Command Prompt

Question 12

How can you permanently delete a file in MS Windows so that it DOES NOT go to the Recycle Bin?

Accepted Answer

Right-click on the file and press 'Shift + Delete'

Answer

Right-click on the file and Press Ctrl + D

Answer

Drag the file to the Recycle Bin

Answer

Right-click on the file and select 'Delete'

Question 13

Which Windows feature helps to quickly locate a specific file in a large folder?

Accepted Answer

Search box in File Explorer

Answer

Task Manager

Answer

Control Panel

Answer

Right-click → Delete

Question 14

What is the primary function of the Taskbar in Windows7?

Accepted Answer

To show open programs and allow quick access to them

Answer

To display the system BIOS

Answer

To install new software

Answer

To shut down the computer

Question 15

What is the function of the Taskbar in the Windows operating system?

Accepted Answer

Displays currently running applications and allows switching between them

Answer

Opens the file manager window

Answer

Stores deleted files temporarily

Answer

Shuts down the computer immediately

Question 16

Which of the following steps allows you to create a new folder on the desktop in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Right-click → New → Folder

Answer

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del

Answer

Open Notepad

Answer

Go to Task Manager

Question 17

Select the correct sequence of steps to create a new folder on the desktop?

Accepted Answer

Right-click Desktop → New → Folder

Answer

Right-click Taskbar → Select Folder → Press Enter

Answer

Open File Explorer → Right-click Desktop → New Folder

Answer

Click Start → Settings → New → Folder

Question 18

In FIFO scheduling, which process is executed first?

Accepted Answer

The process that arrives first

Answer

The process with the shortest execution time

Answer

The process that arrives last

Answer

The process with the highest priority

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct sequence to create a new file in WordPad on a Windows computer?

Accepted Answer

File → New

Answer

Home → New File

Answer

Insert → New File

Answer

File → Open → New Document

Question 20

How can you resize a window using its corners or borders in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Place the mouse pointer over a border or corner until it turns into a double-headed arrow, then drag.

Answer

Click the middle of the window and press Ctrl.

Answer

Drag the title bar to change the size.

Answer

Press Alt + Enter to auto-resize the window.

Question 21

What happens when you double-click an icon on the desktop?

Accepted Answer

It opens the application or file.

Answer

It goes to the Taskbar.

Answer

It gets deleted.

Answer

It minimizes the window.

Question 22

Which of the following is the correct method to rename a file or folder using the left mouse button?

Accepted Answer

Select the file → Press F2 or click once on the name → Type new name → Press Enter

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Double-click the file name → Type the new name → Press Esc

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Select the file → Press F1 → Type new name → Press Enter

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Click and drag the file → Rename it in the pop-up window

Question 23

Which of the following elements provides access to system settings, installed programs, and power options from the desktop?

Accepted Answer

Start Menu

Answer

File Explorer

Answer

Notification Area

Answer

Taskbar

Question 24

Which of the following is the correct method to create a new folder using the File menu in Windows 7?

Accepted Answer

Open Computer → Open desired drive (e.g., D:) → Click on File → New → Folder

Answer

Start → File → Folder → New

Answer

Control Panel → File → Create → New Folder

Answer

Open Computer → Right-click drive → File → New → Folder

Question 25

You want to create a file called "Notes.txt". Which tool would you use?

Accepted Answer

Notepad

Answer

Windows Media Player

Answer

Paint

Answer

Calculator

Question 26

Which of the following helps in organizing files?

Accepted Answer

Naming files meaningfully

Answer

Placing all files on the desktop

Answer

Saving all files in one folder

Answer

Not saving any files

Question 27

Which option in the Control Panel allows a user to add or remove hardware devices in MS Windows?

Accepted Answer

Device Manager

Answer

Network and Sharing Center

Answer

Security and Maintenance

Answer

System and Security

Question 28

What does the abbreviation 'PCB' stand for in operating systems?

Accepted Answer

Process Control Block

Answer

Program Control Block

Answer

Primary Communication Bus

Answer

Process Communication Block

Question 29

What happens when user right-clicks on an empty area of the MS Windows desktop?

Accepted Answer

A context menu with view and display settings is opened.

Answer

The Start Menu is displayed.

Answer

The Task Manager opens.

Answer

The File Explorer is launched.

Question 30

What is the correct way to rename a file or folder using the right mouse button?

Accepted Answer

Right-click on the file → Select Rename → Type new name → Press Enter

Answer

Left-click on the file → Press Delete → Type new name

Answer

Double-click on the file → Type new name

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Right-click on the desktop → Select New → Rename

Question 31

Which of the following is the correct way to create a new folder on the desktop in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Right-click on desktop → New → Folder

Answer

Open Task Manager → Click on New Folder

Answer

Press Ctrl + S on desktop

Answer

Drag an icon from Start Menu to desktop

Question 32

How can you create a new folder in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Using the right-click context menu

Answer

By opening Task Manager

Answer

By changing system date

Answer

By restarting the computer

Question 33

Which of the following options best describes the main function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Managing computer hardware and software resources

Answer

Displaying web pages

Answer

Compiling high-level code

Answer

Performing arithmetic operations

Question 34

Which MS Windows feature allows users to personalize their desktop background, theme and screensaver settings?

Accepted Answer

Personalization Settings

Answer

Device Manager

Answer

Task Scheduler

Answer

Disk Management

Question 35

What is the function of device drivers in an operating system?

Accepted Answer

To manage communication between OS and hardware

Answer

To install software updates

Answer

To create new user accounts

Answer

To clean temporary files

Question 36

Which of the following steps correctly describes how to move a file or folder using the Cut and Paste method?

Accepted Answer

Select file → Edit → Cut or Ctrl + X → Go to new location → Edit → Paste or Ctrl + V

Answer

Select file → Press Ctrl + C → Go to new location → Press Delete

Answer

Open file → Click Close → Open Recycle Bin

Answer

Select file → Right-click → Copy → Go to new location → Right-click → Paste

Question 37

Which of the following steps correctly describes how to rename a file or folder using the File menu?

Accepted Answer

Select the file/folder → Click File → Rename → Type new name → Press Enter

Answer

Open the folder → Click View → Rename → Type new name

Answer

Select the folder → Press Delete → Type new name

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Right-click the folder → Select Copy → Rename

Question 38

Select the INCORRECT operating system used in computers and laptops.

Accepted Answer

Android

Answer

Unix

Answer

Linux

Answer

Windows

Question 39

What does GUI stand for in an operating system context?

Accepted Answer

Graphical User Interface

Answer

Global Utility Interface

Answer

Graphical Unix Integration

Answer

General User Instruction

Question 40

What is required when creating a file or folder?

Accepted Answer

A name

Answer

A password

Answer

An email ID

Answer

A desktop shortcut

Question 41

What happens when a user renames a file in MS Windows?

Accepted Answer

The file's name changes, but its content remains the same.

Answer

The file is converted into a different format.

Answer

The file is deleted and a new file is created.

Answer

The file is moved to a different location.

Question 42

Which of the following is an efficient way to organise files on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Create different folders based on categories of files

Answer

Store all files in the Recycle Bin

Answer

Rename all files with random characters

Answer

Keep all files in the same folder

Question 43

Which desktop element in Windows displays system notifications, date and time, and background apps status?

Accepted Answer

Notification Area

Answer

File Explorer

Answer

Start Menu

Answer

Control Panel

Question 44

What happens when you create a folder with the same name in the same location?

Accepted Answer

It gives an error.

Answer

It opens the original folder.

Answer

The system automatically renames it.

Answer

It replaces the old folder.

Question 45

Which tool in Windows helps one manage and organize files and folders?

Accepted Answer

File Explorer

Answer

Task Manager

Answer

Recycle Bin

Answer

Paint

Question 46

What happens when you delete a file or folder using the Delete key?

Accepted Answer

The file is sent to the Recycle Bin.

Answer

The file is renamed automatically.

Answer

The file is copied to another folder.

Answer

The file is permanently deleted without warning.

Question 47

Which of the following is primarily a system configuration tool rather than a direct visual element of the MS Windows desktop interface?

Accepted Answer

Control Panel

Answer

Taskbar

Answer

Start Menu

Answer

Recycle Bin

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of an operating system commonly used on laptops?

Accepted Answer

Windows 11

Answer

Google Chrome

Answer

Microsoft Word

Answer

Adobe Photoshop

Question 49

Which of the following is considered a poor file management practice on a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Saving temporary files in unrelated and scattered folders

Answer

Creating separate folders for documents, images and videos

Answer

Using nested folders to organise large sets of data

Answer

Giving files meaningful and descriptive names

Question 50

Which of the following allows users to delete a file using the mouse?

Accepted Answer

Drag it to the Recycle Bin

Answer

Minimize the window

Answer

Left-click the file

Answer

Copy the file

Question 51

To change the desktop wallpaper, which option would you choose?

Accepted Answer

Settings > Personalization

Answer

Settings > Ease of Access

Answer

Settings > Apps

Answer

Settings > Devices

Question 52

Which of the following operating systems is NOT typically used on desktop or laptop computers?

Accepted Answer

Android

Answer

Windows

Answer

macOS

Answer

Linux

Question 53

The desktop background is also known as:

Accepted Answer

wallpaper

Answer

icon

Answer

menu

Answer

file

Question 54

Which of the following is responsible for managing shortcut links and desktop visual layout?

Accepted Answer

Windows Shell

Answer

File Explorer

Answer

Command Prompt

Answer

Task Scheduler

Question 55

Which of the following actions will permanently delete a file from an MS Windows system, bypassing the Recycle Bin?

Accepted Answer

Selecting the file and pressing Shift + Delete keys

Answer

Pressing the Delete key

Answer

Right-clicking on the file and selecting 'Delete'

Answer

Dragging the file to the Recycle Bin

Question 56

What will the following PowerShell command in Windows OS do?
Command: Remove-Item C:\Logs -Recurse -Force

Accepted Answer

Delete all files and subfolders inside C:\Logs, including the folder itself

Answer

Only delete files, leave folders intact

Answer

Delete only empty folders under C:\Logs

Answer

Move the C:\Logs folder to the Recycle Bin

Question 57

In Windows 11 OS, which of the following is NOT allowed in a file or folder name?

Accepted Answer

Symbols like asterisk (*) or question mark (?)

Answer

Hyphens (-)

Answer

Underscores ( _ )

Answer

Letters and numbers

Question 58

Which method allows you to create a new text file inside a specific folder in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Open the folder and right-click → New → Text Document

Answer

Start a new task from Task Manager.

Answer

Restore a file from the Recycle Bin.

Answer

Press Ctrl + F while in the folder.

Question 59

In Windows 11 OS, which command interpreter helps to manage computer's drives (disks, partitions, volumes, or virtual hard disks)?

Accepted Answer

diskpart

Answer

gpedit.msc

Answer

regedit

Answer

msconfig

Question 60

In Linux OS, which command is used to rename a file from oldname.txt to newname.txt ?

Accepted Answer

mv oldname.txt newname.txt

Answer

cp oldname.txt newname.txt

Answer

touch oldname.txt newname.txt

Answer

Create oldname.txt newname.txt

Q101. To adjust the screen resolution or change the desktop background in Windows, which of the following would a user typically access?

Q102. Which of the following is used to access programs, files and settings in Windows 7?

Q103. Which of the following actions will move a file to the Recycle Bin in Windows?

Q104. When renaming a file or folder in MS Windows, what happens if a user changes the file extension (e.g. from .txt to .doc)?

Q105. Why is it important to organize files and folders?

Q106. After deleting a file from a folder, a user realises that it was an important file. Which of the following steps should they follow to restore it?

Q107. Which of the following is a good way to organise files in Windows?

Q108. A user wants to rename multiple files in a folder on Windows. What is the correct approach to do this efficiently?

Q109. Which of the following methods is used to rename a file or folder in MS Windows?

Q110. Which of these elements is NOT part of the standard Windows 7 desktop?

Q111. Which of the following options is used to change the system settings in MS Windows?

Q112. How can you permanently delete a file in MS Windows so that it DOES NOT go to the Recycle Bin?

Q113. Which Windows feature helps to quickly locate a specific file in a large folder?

Q114. What is the primary function of the Taskbar in Windows7?

Q115. What is the function of the Taskbar in the Windows operating system?

Q116. Which of the following steps allows you to create a new folder on the desktop in Windows?

Q117. Select the correct sequence of steps to create a new folder on the desktop?

Q118. In FIFO scheduling, which process is executed first?

Q119. Which of the following is the correct sequence to create a new file in WordPad on a Windows computer?

Q120. How can you resize a window using its corners or borders in Windows?

Q121. What happens when you double-click an icon on the desktop?

Q122. Which of the following is the correct method to rename a file or folder using the left mouse button?

Q123. Which of the following elements provides access to system settings, installed programs, and power options from the desktop?

Q124. Which of the following is the correct method to create a new folder using the File menu in Windows 7?

Q125. You want to create a file called "Notes.txt". Which tool would you use?

Q126. Which of the following helps in organizing files?

Q127. Which option in the Control Panel allows a user to add or remove hardware devices in MS Windows?

Q128. What does the abbreviation 'PCB' stand for in operating systems?

Q129. What happens when user right-clicks on an empty area of the MS Windows desktop?

Q130. What is the correct way to rename a file or folder using the right mouse button?

Q131. Which of the following is the correct way to create a new folder on the desktop in Windows?

Q132. How can you create a new folder in Windows?

Q133. Which of the following options best describes the main function of an operating system?

Q134. Which MS Windows feature allows users to personalize their desktop background, theme and screensaver settings?

Q135. What is the function of device drivers in an operating system?

Q136. Which of the following steps correctly describes how to move a file or folder using the Cut and Paste method?

Q137. Which of the following steps correctly describes how to rename a file or folder using the File menu?

Q138. Select the INCORRECT operating system used in computers and laptops.

Q139. What does GUI stand for in an operating system context?

Q140. What is required when creating a file or folder?

Q141. What happens when a user renames a file in MS Windows?

Q142. Which of the following is an efficient way to organise files on a computer?

Q143. Which desktop element in Windows displays system notifications, date and time, and background apps status?

Q144. What happens when you create a folder with the same name in the same location?

Q145. Which tool in Windows helps one manage and organize files and folders?

Q146. What happens when you delete a file or folder using the Delete key?

Q147. Which of the following is primarily a system configuration tool rather than a direct visual element of the MS Windows desktop interface?

Q148. Which of the following is an example of an operating system commonly used on laptops?

Q149. Which of the following is considered a poor file management practice on a computer system?

Q150. Which of the following allows users to delete a file using the mouse?

Q151. To change the desktop wallpaper, which option would you choose?

Q152. Which of the following operating systems is NOT typically used on desktop or laptop computers?

Q153. The desktop background is also known as:

Q154. Which of the following is responsible for managing shortcut links and desktop visual layout?

Q155. Which of the following actions will permanently delete a file from an MS Windows system, bypassing the Recycle Bin?

Q156. What will the following PowerShell command in Windows OS do?Command: Remove-Item C:\Logs -Recurse -Force

Q157. In Windows 11 OS, which of the following is NOT allowed in a file or folder name?

Q158. Which method allows you to create a new text file inside a specific folder in Windows?

Q159. In Windows 11 OS, which command interpreter helps to manage computer's drives (disks, partitions, volumes, or virtual hard disks)?

Q160. In Linux OS, which command is used to rename a file from oldname.txt to newname.txt ?

Q161. Which statement best explains why removing all desktop icons does NOT impact the functionality of the applications in Windows OS?

Q162. Which of the following is an example of an open-source desktop Operating System?

Q163. What is the default file format for saving workbooks in newer versions of MS Excel (e.g., Excel 2019)?

Q164. Which component of Windows OS allows users to modify system settings such as display resolution, sound preferences and user accounts?

Q165. Which of the following conditions will prevent a file from being renamed in a Windows-based operating system?

Q166. Which of the following methods is the simplest way to rename a file or folder in Windows?

Q167. Which of the following operating systems is most suitable for ethical hacking and cybersecurity tasks on laptops and desktops due to its pre-installed penetration testing tools?

Q168. What is the function of the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F in Windows OS?

Q169. Which desktop element in Windows OS allows users to restore deleted files and folders?

Q170. Which of the following is the most effective method for organizing files and folders in a computer's operating system?

Q171. Which of the following Operating System concepts is most directly involved in ensuring that multiple processes can access and modify files concurrently without causing data corruption?

Q172. What is the default name given to a folder on Windows systems?

Q173. In Windows 11, why might you receive an 'Access is denied' error when trying to rename a file?

Q174. Which of the following actions will create a new folder on a Windows desktop?

Q175. Which of the following methods is used to create a new folder in Windows 11 OS from Desktop?

Q176. Where do deleted files go by default in Windows OS?

Q177. What is a good way to keep your files organized on a computer?

Q178. What is the significance of the 'root directory' in a hierarchical file system structure?

Q179. In Windows-based systems, which Alt key combination is most likely to display the contextual control menu of the active window, especially when the title bar is inaccessible?

Q180. Which keyboard shortcut opens the Windows 11 OS Settings menu to change system settings?

Q156. What will the following PowerShell command in Windows OS do?
Command: Remove-Item C:\Logs -Recurse -Force