Computer Awareness Study Material – Microsoft Windows

Computer Awareness Study Material – Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows stands for ‘Microsoft- Wide Interactive Network Development for Office Work Solution.’ Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating system developed, marked and sold by Microsoft. It enables you to work with a wide variety of programs on your computer, often simultaneously.

Versions of MS-Windows
Some important versions of MS-Windows are as follows

Windows NT (New Technology)
A version of Windows introduced in July, 1993 and made specifically for businesses offering better control over workstation capabilities to help network administrators.
Features

• It is based on High Level Language.
• It is able to run on DOS, Windows 3 and Win 32 applications.
• It has a 32-bit Windows applications.
• It uses preemptive multitasking.
• It provides higher stability and security.

Windows 95
It is a graphical user interface based operating system. It was released on 24th August, 1995 by Microsoft.
Features

• It is a mixed of 16-bit/32-bit Windows operating system.
• It is consumer-oriented.
• It supports graphical user interface operating system.
• It supports FAT32 file system, multi-display, Web TV and the Internet Explorer.

Windows 98
It was developed in 1998. This was produced in two main versions. The first Windows 98 version was plagued with programming errors but the Windows 98 second edition came out later was much better with many errors resolved.
Features

• It supports Internet Explorer 4.0.1.
• It has Intel 80486DX2/66 MHz or a compatible CPU with a Math coprocessor (Pentium processor recommended).
• Windows 98 was the first operating system to use the Windows Driver Model (WDM).
• It includes a FAT32 converter utility for converting FAT16 drives to FAT32 without formatting the partition.
• It also supports many peripherals devices (MX, USB, DVD).

Windows ME
An upgraded version from Windows 98 (Millennium Edition) launched in June 2000, but it has been historically plagued with programming errors which may be frustrating for home users.
Features

• It is designed for single CPU or SMP 32-bit Intel X86 computer.
• It supports 8 or more CPU (the maximum 32 CPU).
• The minimum internal storage is 64MB and maximum 4GB.
• It introduced Multilingual User Interface (MUI).

Windows XP
It is an OS produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers. Microsoft released Windows XP on 25th October, 2001.
Some versions of Windows XP are as follows

• Windows XP Home edition is a version made for home users.
• Windows XP Professional is made for business users.

Features

• It has various users with independent profiles.
• It has 3.75 GB free space on the disk and that the total size of the disk is 19.5 GB.
• At least 64 MB of RAM internal storage.
• It provides 1.5 GB of available space on the hard disk.
• It includes video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 X 600) or higher resolution.
• It supports sound card, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM drive, speakers or headphones.

Windows Vista
It is an operating system by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs and media center PCs. It was released worldwide on 30th January, 2007.
Features

• It can be installed Pentium 4, higher, 512MB RAM, 32 MB video card and 40 GB hard disk.
• It enhances the features of visual style.

Windows 7
It is an OS released by Microsoft on 22nd July, 2009. It is an upgrade of Windows XP and Vista. It does not include some standard applications like Windows Movie Maker, Windows Mail, etc.
Features

• It supports 64-bit processor.
• It provides touch, speech, handwriting recognition.
• It supports a playback of media in MP4, MOV.
• It includes Windows Bio-metric framework.
• It provides multiple firewall.

Windows 8
It is a part of Windows NT family as personal OS developed by Microsoft and released on 1st August, 2012.
Features

• It is a 64-bit logical CPU.
• It supports 64 TB Dynamic Virtual Disk.
• It provides 3D Graphic supports and Internet Explorer-10.
• It enhances feature of NTML-5 is assumed.
• It is based on Microsoft’s ‘Metro design language’.
• It supports new emerging technology like USB 3.0, cloud computing.

Windows 10
It is a personal computer operating system developed and released by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating system. The first version of the operating system entered a public beta testing process in October 2014, leading upto its consumer released on 29 July, 2015.
Features

• It is easy to used social media sites like Facebook, Twitter.
• Windows 10 will also include a “game DVR” mode to allow recordings of the last 30 seconds of play, all better for the social gaming.
• Windows 10 interface to adapt based on the hardware it is running on.

Desktop
When we turn ON the computer then the first screen, which will be display on the computer is known as desktop.
The background image of desktop is called wallpaper. A small arrow or blinking symbol, moving on the desktop, is called cursor.
Desktop contains Start menu, Task bar, icons, gadgets, etc.
Some important components of desktop are organised as follows

Icons
A small image of a program, shown on the desktop with program name is known as icon. Icons are small pictures that represent files, folders, programs and other items.
Users can open these programs by double click on the icons. If you move an icon on your desktop, this is called ‘dragging’and after releasing it, it will be called ‘dropping.’
Some of the icons displayed on the desktop are as follows

1. Computer It is the most important icon on the desktop, which contains icons of document folders, hard disk’s partition, each removable disk drive, e.g. floppy disk, CD, DVD, etc. It also allows the users to access drives, printers, removable disk or other system applications. It is the main part of our Windows where all the programs and software backup are stored.
2. Recycle Bin It is also a form of icon on the desktop, which contains deleted files, folders or shortcuts. If we delete a fife or folder then it goes to recycle bin. From recycle bin, we can restore the deleted files or folders on proper place. It is like a dustbin of the computer.
   Once the recycle bin is empty then we won’t be able to restore those files and folders again.
3. Network It consists of all network connections, which make possible to connect the computer from Intranet.
4. Documents This folder contains all your files which you have created and saved in it. This folder contains all types of file format Word processor, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, image, etc.

STRUCTURE OF WINDOWS

Task Bar
Initially, the long horizontal box at the bottom of our desktop is known as Task bar.
When we open a program or any window, then the button of that program will be displayed on the task bar.

• Middle Section of the taskbar contains the button of programs or documents which are currently being used by the user.
• Notification and the right end of the task bar, consists of clock-date and time, icons of certain programs, computer setting, sound and icons of removable disk, i.e. pen drive.

Start Menu
This menu is the main gateway of our computer’s program such as files, folders and settings. Start menu also contains most recently opened program.
Start menu have following options

• Program It contains a list of installed programs. When we installed any software, it automatically shows in this menu.
• Favorites It is a collection of book marked Web pages.
• Documents It shows a list of most recently opened documents.
• Setting It includes Control Panel, Printers, Taskbar, etc.
• Find It searches for specific files or folders.
• Log Off It provides a password to protect from unauthorized access.
• Turn Off (Shut down) To shut down or restart the system.

Window
The some parts of the Windows are as follows

Title Bar
It is located at the top of window or any dialog box, which displays the name of the window or software program. Title bar contains atleast three small buttons, Close Button At the right edge of the title bar, there is a square containing a [X] called the Close button. It helps to terminate the running program. Minimize Button It reduces to window to a button on the task bar. It helps to shrink the window. Maximize Button It enlarges the window to occupy the whole desktop. It expands the size of window fit to the desktop.

Scroll Bar
It appears at the right (or left) side or at the bottom of the window. A window can display a document, i.e. larger than the window area, so with the help of scroll bar arrow, the user can scroll a document in the window area to bring the view of hidden portion of document. There are two types of scroll bars, i.e. Horizontal scroll bar and Vertical scroll bar.

Menu Bar
Each window contains its own menu which performs specific actions when they have been selected.
The menu bar consists of several options as follows

• File Menu Contains options like New, Open, Close, Save, Save As and Print, etc.
• Edit Menu Contains options like Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Clear, etc.
• View Menu Like Normal, Toolbar, Print layout, etc
• Insert Menu contains options like Header, Footer, etc.
• Help Menu for tutorials or helpful information.

Dialog Box
When we perform certain operation on your document and click on the Close button without save your document then dialog box will be appear on the screen. Generally, dialog box contains message, Close button, Yes button, No button and Cancel button. It is mainly used to suggest that what to do next.

Main Programs Inside the Window
Notepad
It is a text editor program. Notepad is most commonly used to the edit or view text files. The file format of Notepad files is .txt (text document).
To open Click on Start menu —> All Programs —> Accessories —> Notepad

WordPad
It is an another text editor program including some few features such as complex formatting, pictures, etc. The extension of WordPad file is .rtf (rich text format).
To open Click on Start menu —> All Programs    —> Accessories —> WordPad

Paint
It is a drawing program, used to create drawing or edit digital pictures (images). The extension of paint file is .png or. jpg or. bmp.
To open Click on Start menu —> All Programs —> Accessories —> Paint

Calculator
It performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.
To open Click on Start menu —>All Programs —>Accessories —> Calculator

Media Player
Windows media player is an easy-to-use interface to play digital media files, organise digital media collection, burn CDs, etc.
To open Click on Start menu —> All Programs —> Windows Media Player

Game
Windows have some games like Chess titans., Hearts, Freecell, Mahjong titans, Purble place, Solitaire, Spider solitaire, etc.
To open Click on Start menu —> All Programs —> Games

Files
These are the collection of data stored on auxiliary storage media. In Windows, files are the basic unit to store data. The name given to a file or document by the user is called file name. Filename is used to identify the type of file format. Each file has a specific filename and has a file extension that identifies the file type.
Some common filename extensions are as

Executable File When a file contains instructions that can be carried out by the computer, it is often called an executable file.

Folders
These are containers that you can use to store files. Folders can also store other folders, i.e. sub-folders. You can create any number of sub-folders and each can hold any number of files and additional sub-folders.

Different types of library are as follows

• Documents Library It is used to organise and arrange Word processing documents, Spreadsheets, Presentation and other text related files. It is used to store in My Document folder.
• Pictures Library It is used to organise and arrange your digital pictures. By default, it is saved in the Pictures folder.
• Music Library It is used to organise and arrange your digital music, such as songs, etc. By default, it is saved to the Music Library folder.
• Videos Library It is used to organise and arrange your videos, such as clips, recording, etc. By default, it is stored in My Videos folder.

MS-Windows Shortcut Keys

Keys	Description
Ctrl + C	Copy
Ctrl + X	Cut
Ctrl + V	Paste
Ctrl + Z	Undo
Delete	Delete
Ctrl + A	Select all
F3	Search for a file or folder
Alt + Enter	View properties for the selected item
Alt + F4	Close the active item, or quit the active program
Alt + Enter	Displays the properties of the selected object
Alt + Spacebar	Opens the shortcut menu for the active window
F2	Rename select item
Ctrl + Right Arrow	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word
Ctrl + Left Arrow	Move the insetion point to be beginning of the previous word
Ctrl + Down Arrow	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph
Ctrl + Up Arrow	Move the insertion point the beginning of the previous paragraph
Ctrl + Alt + Del	Restart the computer
Ctrl + Esc	Display the Start menu
F5	Refresh the active window
Esc	Cancel the current task
Window	To display or hide the start menu
Window+ D	To display the desktop
Window + M	To minimize all open window
Window + L	To Lock the keyboard

QUESTION BANK

1. Background of screen is known as

1. application
2. window
3. desktop
4. frame
5. None of these

2. A saved document is referred to as a

1. file
2. word
3. folder
4. project
5. None of the above

3. Active window means the

1. active window is designated by a different color toolbar that other open window
2. window that is currently open
3. Both ‘1’ and ‘2’
4. window that is last used
5. None of the above

4. Windows stores all systems setting in this file

1. ini
2. SYSTEM.ini
3. ini
4. COMMAND.ini
5. WIN. ini

5. Factor making Windows popular is

1. multitasking capacity
2. desktop features
3. user friendly
4. being inexpensive
5. None of these

6. To restart the computer, following combination of keys is used.

1. Del 4- Ctrl
2. Backspace + Ctrl
3. Esc + Ctrl
4. Insert + Esc
5. Ctrl + Alt + Del

7. It is easier to change the name of file using ………… process.

1. transforming
2. christening
3. renaming
4. retagging
5. None of these

8. ………. may be included in other folder while making hierarchical structure folder.

1. Minifolder
2. Tiered folder
3. Sub-folder
4. Object
5. None of these

9. Title bar, ribbon, status bar, views and document workspace are components of

1. windows
2. browser
3. explorer
4. Website
5. None of the above

10. A symbol or question on the screen that prompts you to take action and tell the computer what to do next, is

1. scanner
2. questionnaire
3. information seeker
4. prompt and dialog box
5. None of the above

11. The name given to a document by the user is called

1. filename
2. program
3. data
4. record
5. None of these

12. The background image of desktop is called as

1. desktop
2. deskcover
3. wallback
4. wallpaper
5. None of these

13. All the deleted files go to

1. Recycle Bin
2. Task Bar
3. Tool Bar
4. My Computer
5. None of these

14. When you want to move an icon on your desktop, this is called

1. double clicking
2. highlighting
3. dragging
4. pointing
5. None of these

14. AJAn…… contains programs that can be selected.

1. pointer
2. menu
3. icon
4. button
5. None of these

15. File extensions are used in order to

1. name the file
2. ensure the file name is not lost
3. identify the file
4. identify the file type
5. None of the above

16. To shrink a window to an icon,

1. open a group window
2. minimize a window
3. maximize a window
4. restore a window
5. None of the above

17. Which of the following is appropriate method to shutdown computer?

1. Click ‘Start’ then select ‘Shut down’
2. Click ‘Start’ then select ‘Restart’
3. Click ‘Start’ then switch user
4. Switch off monitor
5. None of the above

18. Files are organised after storing in

1. archives
2. folders
3. indices
4. lists
5. None of these

19. A ……… is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program or file.

1. kernel
2. buffer
3. shortcut
4. spooler
5. None of these

20. Date and time are available on the desktop at

1. Keyboard
2. Recycle Bin
3. My Computer
4. Task Bar
5. None of these

21. The ‘desktop’ of a computer refers to

1. the visible screen
2. the area around the monitor
3. the top of the mouse pad
4. the inside of a folder
5. None of the above

22. To ‘maximize’ a window means to

1. fill it to capacity
2. expand it to fit the desktop
3. put only like files inside
4. drag it to the recycle bin
5. None of the above

23. In Windows NT, NT stands for

1. New Terminology
2. New Technique
3. New Technology
4. Normal Technique
5. Normal Technology

24. Windows XP released in

1. 2000
2. 1998
3. 1999
4. 2001
5. 2003

25. Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are known as what?

1. Processor
2. Domain names
3. Modems
4. Operating systems
5. None of these

26. The taskbar is located

1. on the start menu
2. at the bottom of the screen
3. on the quick launch toolbar
4. at the top of the screen
5. None of the above

27. A ……… is a collection of information saved as a unit.

1. folder
2. file
3. path
4. file extension
5. None of these

28. Generally, you access the recycle bin through an icon located

1. on the desktop
2. on the hard drive
3. on the shortcut menu
4. in the properties dialog box
5. None of the above

29. It uses pictures (called icons) and menus displayed on the screen to send commands to the computer system.

1. Command-based user interface
2. GUI
3. System Utility
4. API
5. None of the above

30. This manual tells you how to use a software program.

1. Documentation
2. Programming
3. Technical
4. User
5. None of these

32. ………… menu types is also known as a drop down menu

1. Fly-down
2. Pop-down
3. Pop-up
4. Pull-up
5. Pull-down

33. What is an onscreen picture that represents an object, such as a program or file?

1. Spool
2. Nos
3. Page
4. Pointer
5. Icon

34. What is the command used to remove text or graphics from a document, the information is then stored on a clipboard so you can paste it.

1. Chop
2. Cut
3. Clip
4. Cart away
5. None of these

35. Help menu is available at which button?

1. End
2. Start
3. Turn off
4. Restart
5. Reboot

36. When you save an access project, what file format do you use?

1. .adp
2. .xml
3. .mbd
4. All of these
5. None of these

37. A blinking indicator that shows you where your next action will happen, is

1. CPU
2. cursor
3. toolbar
4. boot
5. None of these

38. Which of the following is not a feature of Windows 98?

1. It supports Internet Explorer 4.0.1
2. It also supports many peripheral devices USB, DVD.
3. It was the first operating system to use the WDM.
4. It provides multiple firewall
5. None of the above

39. For creating a document, you use which command at File menu?

1. Open
2. Close
3. New
4. Save
5. None of these

40. ………… is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection.

1. dialog box
2. sub menu
3. menu selecting
4. All of these
5. None of these

41. Information kept about a file includes

1. print setting
2. deletion data
3. Both ‘1’ and ‘2’
4. size
5. None of these

42. What menu is selected to cut, copy and paste?

1. File
2. Tools
3. Special
4. Edit
5. None of these

43. The ability to find an individual item in a file immediately, …….. is used.

1. file allocation table
2. directory
3. sequential access
4. direct access
5. None of these

44. A computer message is “Do you really want to delete the selected file (s)”. The user clicks ‘Yes’ key. It is called

1. program response
2. user output
3. user response
4. program output
5. None of these

45. To open disk, mouse pointer is placed on disk icon and then

1. mouse in dragged pushing the button
2. mouse is double-clicked
3. mouse is rotated around
4. mouse is clicked after rotating it
5. None of the above

46. ………… lets you leave a screen or program.

1. Boot
2. Programs
3. Exit
4. Text
5. None of these

47. Anything written on the screen is called

1. cursor
2. text
3. folder
4. boot
5. None of these

48. Commands at the top of a screen such; FILE-EDIT-FONT-TOOLS to operate and change things within program comes under

1. menu bar
2. tool bar
3. user friendly
4. Word processor
5. None of these

49. A place that user can create to store files, is

1. cursor
2. text
3. folder
4. boot
5. None of these

50. Choices are referred to as

1. options
2. exit
3. boot
4. folder
5. None of these

51. When you install a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the menu.

1. All Programs
2. Select Programs
3. Start Programs
4. Desktop Programs
5. None of these

52. In Windows ME, what does ME stand for?

1. Millennium Edition
2. Micro Expert
3. Macro Expert
4. Multi Expert
5. My Expert

53. If you change Windows 98 to Windows XP, you are actually performing

1. upstart
2. upgrade
3. update
4. patch
5. None of these

54. You can keep your personal files/folders in

1. My Folder
2. My Documents
3. My Files
4. My Text
5. None of these

55. End menu is available at which button? [IBPS PO 2011]

1. End
2. Start
3. Turn off
4. Restart
5. Reboot

56. A file is often referred to as a [RBI Grade B 2012]

1. wizard
2. document
3. pane
4. device
5. documentation

57. You organise files by storing them in [RBI Grade B 2012]

1. archives
2. lists
3. indexes
4. folders
5. None of these

58. In the split window mode, one title bar looks darker than the other, because [RBI Grade B 2012]

1. darker title bar shows window not in use
2. darker title bar shows active window
3. darker title bar shows unavailable window
4. Both ‘1’ and ‘2’
5. None of these

59. To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should ………… [SBI PO 2013]

1. click on it
2. collapse it
3. name it
4. give it a password
5. rename it

60. When you cut or copy information it gets place in the …………..    [IBPS Clerk 2013]

1. clipart
2. clipboard
3. motherboard
4. Both ‘1’ and ‘2’
5. None of these

61. The steps involved to open a document are  [RBI Grade B 2013]

1. select the document to open from the file down menu
2. click on the Open option in the tools menu
3. Both T’ and ‘2’
4. can be different for different Word document
5. None of the above

62. Which of the following refers to the rectangular area for displaying information and running programs. [SBI PO 2013]

1. Desktop
2. Dialog box
3. Menu
4. Window
5. Icon

63. A clipboard [RBI Grade B 2014]

1. is used to save data on disk in the event of a power failure
2. is able to retain the contents even when computer is switched OFF
3. is available only in Microsoft Word
4. is a temporary storage in computer memory and temporarily stores the cut or copied data
5. None of the above

64. Which of the following refers to containers used to store related documents located on the computer?         [SBI Clerk 2014]

1. Labels
2. Indexes
3. Programs
4. Folders
5. Sections

65. Which of the following contained at the end of the file name and help to determine the type of file?     [SBI Clerk 2014]

1. File property
2. File nomenclature
3. File name
4. File subname
5. File extension

66. Which of the following keys is used to delete characters to the left of the cursor? [SBI PO 2014]

1. Alt + Delete
2. Shift
3. Esc
4. Delete
5. Backspace

67. What is Window Explorer? [SBI Clerk 2014]

1. Personal Computer
2. Network
3. File Manager
4. Drive
5. Web Browser

68. Which of the following statements is a false conceiving file names? [IBPS Clerk 2014]

1. Every file in the same folder must have a unique name
2. The file name comes before the dot (.)
3. File extension is another name for the type
4. The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by the file name
5. Files may share the same name or the same extension, but not both at the same time

69. If you are performing Windows 98 operating system to Windows XP you are performing a(n)      [IBPS Clerk 2014]

1. push up
2. China
3. patch
4. pull down
5. update

70. When embedding object into document, one of the following occurs [RBI Grade B 2014]

1. embedded object becomes a part of the document
2. embedded object remains outside object to the document, but loaded with document
3. Both becomes a zip file
4. Both ‘1’ and ‘2’
5. None of the above

71. Menus are part of the [RBI Grade B 2014]

1. hardware
2. user interface
3. status bar
4. monitor
5. None of these

72. Graphical pictures that represent an object like file, folder, etc. are [RBI Grade B 2014]

1. Task bar
2. Windows
3. Desktop
4. Icons
5. None of these

73. What are .bas, .doc, .htm examples of in computing?       [IBPS PO 2015]

1. Extensions
2. Protocols
3. Database
4. Domains
5. Other than those given  as options

74. Which of the following are lists of commands that appear on the screen? [IBPS Clerk 2015]

1. GUIs
2. Icons
3. Menus
4. Windows
5. Stack

75. Which of the following is not a version of the Windows operating system software for the PC?    [IBPS PO 2015]

1. ME
2. 98
3. XP
4. Linux
5. 95

76. What is an on-screen display listing of available options of functions on a computer? [SBI Clerk 2015]

1. Document
2. View
3. Tool
4. Format
5. Menu

77. Which among the following key can be used as a shortcut to rename a folder in Microsoft Windows 8 and higher versions?   [IBPS PO 2016]

1. 1. F2
   2. F4
   3. F6
   4. F9
   5. F11

ANSWERS