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MS-Windows
Preliminary Level
Topic 1 Introduction to MS-Windows
1. Microsoft Windows is a(n) 7. Windows 98 was developed in
a. operating system b. office suit a. 1994 b. 1998
c. desktop application d. All of these c. 2001 d. 2004
e. None of these e. None of these

2. Founder of Microsoft company is 8. In Windows ME, what does ME stand for?

a. Paul Allen b. Bill Gates a. Millennium Edition b. Micro-Expert
c. Mark Eilot d. Both (a) and (b) c. Macro-Expert d. Multi-Expert
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3. Microsoft is an ........... . 9. A popular window environment that Windows 2000
a. oranization to manufacture a microchip launched by microsoft in …………… .
b. organization to develop a software a. 1985 b. 2000
c. organization for micro engineering c. 1995 d. 1990
d. organization to manufacture hardware e. None of these
e. None of the above
10. Windows95 , Windows98 and WindowsNT are known
4. A(n) ………… uses pictures (called icons) and menus as what?
displayed on the screen to send commands to the a. Processors b. Domain names
computer system. c. Modems d. Operating systems
a. command based user interface e. None of these Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
b. GUI
c. system utility 11. If you change Windows 98 to Windows XP, you are
d. API actually performing
e. None of the above Allahabad Bank PO 2008 a. Upstart b. Upgrade
c. Update d. Patch
5. Windows operating system was developed by
e. None of these IBPS Clerk 2011
a. Microsoft b. Apple corporation
c. Wipro d. IBM 12. Which of the following is the name of latest operating
e. None of these system developed by microsoft?
6. Microsoft Windows is a a. Windows NT
a. DOS based operating system b. Windows 2000
b. GUI based operating system c. Windows XP
c. Unix d. Windows 8
d. All of the above e. Windows Vista
e. None of the above
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Versions of MS-Windows
Version of MS-Windows Developed In Features
Windows NT 1993 — Based on high level language.
(New Technology) — Run on DOS, and Win 32 applications.
— It has 32-bit Windows applications.
— It provides higher stability and security.

Windows 95 1995 — Consumer-oriented.

— It supports FAT-32 file system.
— A mixed 16 bits and 32 bit Windows operating system.
— Kernel type-monolithic.

Windows 98 1998 — It supports Internet explorer 4.01.

— The first operating system to use the Windows Driver Model (WDM).
— It supports Outlook Express, Windows Address Book, FrontPage
Express and Microsoft Chat.
— Kernel type-monolithic.

Windows 2000 2000 — Full 32-bit operating system.

— It supports FAT 16 and FAT 32 file system.
— Multilingual user interface.
— USB support.

Windows ME 2000 — It is designed for single CPU or SMP 32-bit Intel-x86 computers.
(Millennium Edition) — It supports 8 or more CPU (the maximum 32 CPU).
— The minimum internal storage is 64 MB and maximum 4 GB.

Windows XP 2001 — It supports Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300

(eXPerience) MHz is recommended).
— Provide 1.5 Gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard disk.
— It includes video adapter and monitor with Super VGA ( 800 × 600 ) or
higher resolution.
Windows Vista 2007 — It supports Pentium 4 and higher, 512 MB RAM, 32 MB video card
and 40 GB hard disk.
— It supports aero glass interface.
— Enhanced the features of visual style.
— Kernel type : Hybrid.

Windows 7 2009 — It supports 32-bit and 64-bit processor.

— Kernel type : Hybrid.
— Multitouch capability.
— Redesigned taskbar.
— Aero peek.

Windows 8 2012 — Based on Microsoft’s metro design language.

— Supports new emerging technology like USB 3.0, cloud computing.
— Kernel type : Hybrid.

Windows 8.1 2013 — Kernel type : Hybrid.

— It supports 32-bit and 64-bit processor.

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13. Windows ME is not designed to handle more than
............ of RAM by default.
Topic 2 Desktop
a. 216 MB b. 64 MB 21. Various applications and documents are represented
c. 512 MB d. 32 MB on the Windows desktop by ………… .
e. 320 MB a. symbols b. labels
c. graphs d. icons
14. Windows 95 can access which type of partitions?
e. None of these Allahabad Bank PO 2010
a. CDFS b. NTFS
c. FAT d. All of these 22. A small arrow or blinking symbol on desktop is called a
e. None of these SBI Clerk 2008 a. mouse b. logo
c. hand d. cursor
15. ………......… is when the more power-hungry e. palm Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
components, such as the monitor and hard drive, are
put in idle. 23. Help menu is available at which button?
a. Hibernation a. End b. Start
b. Powerdown c. Turn Off d. Restart
c. Standby mode e. Reboot Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
d. The shutdown procedure
e. None of the above SBI Clerk 2008 24. The ………………… allows you to access objects and start
programs.
16. Which of the following supports 32-bit processor? a. default menu b. XP menu
a. Windows 2000 c. start menu d. stop menu
b. Windows 7 e. None of these Allahabad Bank Clerk 2008
c. Windows 8.1
d. All of the above 25. Date and time are available on the desktop at
e. None of the above a. keyboard b. recycle bin
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c. my Computer d. task bar
17. Which of the following files acts as the loader for e. None of these Syndicate Bank Clerk 2010
Windows?
a. WIN.EXE
26. By default, the taskbar is located on window screen
b. DOSX.EXE a. on the start menu
c. WIN.COM b. at the bottom of the screen
d. WIN32.COM c. on the quick launch toolbar
e. WIN.BAT d. at the top of the screen
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e. None of the above
18. The ......... interface in windows vista improves the
27. Shut down option is found/present in ..……..... .
clarity in appearance.
a. Menu bar b. Title bar
a. Windows Media Center
c. Start menu d. Status bar
b. Windows AERO
e. None of these
c. Windows Defender
d. Windows Boot Manager 28. Options like programs, internet explorer, shut down etc
e. None of the above in taskbar can be activated using ………… on these
19. Which Windows 95 core operating system file is icons.
a. Single click b. Start menu
written in full 32-bit code?
c. Dragging d. All of these
a. Kernel b. GDI
e. None of these
c. User d. All of these
e. None of these Union Bank Clerk 2010 29. Start button is used/select to open ………… .
a. Toolbar b. Start menu
20. Which application we will use to make program more
c. File menu d. Title bar
portable?
e. None of these
a. Windows API
b. Windows APP 30. Notification area is a feature of ………… bar.
c. MFC a. Title b. Menu
d. All of the above c. Task d. Status
e. None of the above e. None of these
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31. Start button is located at the ………… corner of task bar. 41. The recycle bin stores deleted items until
a. left b. right a. another user logs on
c. centre d. All of these b. the computer is shutdown
e. None of these c. the end of the day
d. you empty it
32. The basic organisation of task bar has ………… main e. None of the above Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
sectors.
a. one b. two 42. Generally, you access the recycle bin through an icon
c. three d. four located
e. five a. on the desktop
b. on the hard drive
33. The main section(s) of task bar is /are ………… . c. on the shortcut menu
a. Start button b. Quick Launch d. in the properties dialog box
c. Middle section d. Notification area e. None of the above Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
e. All of these
43. Which of the following tells us about used and free
34. ………… bar contains icons to immmediately execute space available in a computer?
some of the most often used commands. a. My Computer b. My Document
a. Menu b. Tools c. My Briefcase d. My Search
c. Title d. Scroll e. None of these
e. None of these
44. A .......... is an icon on the desktop that provides a user
35. By default task bar is the long ………… bar at the bottom with immediate access to a program of file.
of the screen. a. kernel b. buffer
a. horizontal b. vertical c. shortcut d. spooler
c. Both (a) and (b) d. plane e. None of these
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36. Background of screen is known as ………… . 45. Deleted data remains on a disk until .......... .
a. application b. window a. the data is overwritten
c. desktop d. frame b. the recycle bin is emptied
e. None of these c. a file compression utility is used
d. the disk is scanned
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a. hardware b. user interface
c. status bar d. monitor 46. A symbol on the screen that represent a disk,
e. None of these IBPS RRB Office Assist. 2012 document or program that you can select ....... .
a. keys b. caps
38. All the deleted files go to ......... . c. icon d. monitor
a. Recycle Bin b. Task bar e. None of these
c. Toolbar d. My Computer
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e. None of these Allahabad Bank 2010; Union Bank 2011 47. When you install a new program on your computer, it is
typically added to the .......... .
39. Which is a graphical representation of an application? a. All Programs b. Select Programs
a. Windows 95 b. Windows Explorer c. Start Programs d. Desktop Programs
c. Icon d. Task bar e. None of these SBI Associates PO 2010
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48. Screen that comes on when you turn on your computer
40. Easy to use means ........... . that shows all the icons is known as ......... .
a. user friendly b. select a. desktop b. face to face
c. helpful d. ever-ready c. viewer d. view space
e. None of these e. None of these
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13. c 14. c 15. c 16. d 17. c 18. b 19. a 20. a 21. d 22. d
23. b 24. c 25. d 26. b 27. c 28. a 29. b 30. c 31. a 32. d
33. e 34. b 35. a 36. c 37. b 38. a 39. c 40. a 41. d 42. a
43. a 44. c 45. b 46. c 47. a 48. a
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49. A (n) .......... is a small image that represents a 59. What is close button?
program, an instruction, a file or some other object. a. Window which is present at the end of title bar
a. keyword b. interface b. A small button used to close the window
c. menu d. icon c. On click, it open dialogue box and document is closed
e. None of these d. All of the above
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50. Which of the following are part of the windows 60. What menu is selected to cut, copy and paste?
desktop? a. File b. Edit c. Tools d. Table
a. Services, Command line, Applications e. None of these
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c. Quick launch toolbar, Icons, Start Menu 61. To ‘maximize’ a window means to
d. CPU, RAM, Hard drive a. fill it to capacity
e. None of the above b. expand it to fit the desktop
c. put only like files inside
51. The two ways to arrange multiple windows on the
d. drag it to the Recycle Bin
desktop are
e. None of the above Syndicate Bank Clerk 2010
a. cascade and tile b. point and click
c. drag and drop d. maximize and minimize 62. Each ....... on a menu performs a specific action.
e. None of these a. client b. server
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Topic 3 Window
63. Which of the following is true about active windows?
52. ..……....... are lists of commands that appear on the a. The active window is designated by a different color tool
screen. bar than other open window
a. GUI b. Icons b. The window that is currently open
c. Menu d. Windows c. Both (a) and (b)
e. None of these d. The window that is last used
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e. None of the above.
53. A menu contains a list of
a. commands b. data 64. Which of the following types of menu shows the further
c. objects d. reports sub-choices?
e. None of these a. Reverse b. Template
c. Scrolled d. Rapped
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a. File b. Tools c. Special d. Edit
65. In any windows, the maximize button, the minimize
e. None of these Syndicate Bank Clerk 2010 button and the close button appear on
55. ………… bar contains the name of the program a a. title bar b. menu bar
computer user is working with. c. status bar d. ruler bar
e. tool bar
a. Menu b. Tools c. Title d. Scroll
e. None of these 66. Which of the following refers to the rectangular area for
displaying information and running programs?
56. Icons like File, Edit, Page, Layout etc. are found in
a. Desktop b. Dialog Box
………… bar.
c. Menu d. Window
a. title b. status c. tool d. menu
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e. None of these
67. Which of the following menu types is also called a
57. In the ………… of window, we find minimize, maximize/ drop-down menu?
restore and close buttons. a. Fly-out b. Cascading
a. top left corner b. top right corner c. Pop-up d. Pull-down
c. menu bar d. bottom left corner e. None of these Punjab & Sindh Bank 2010
e. None of these
68. A window that is displayed wherever the program
58. ………… bar allows us to move or navigate through out requires additional information from you is called a(n)
the page in a quick and simple manner. a. menu bar b. filmstrip
a. Menu b. Tools c. Title d. Scroll c. dialog box d. tool bar
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69. The rectangular area of the screen that displays a
program data and/or information is a ......... .
Topic 4 File/Folder/Directory
a. Title bar b. Bottom 77. You can keep your personal files/folder in ………… .
c. Dialog box d. Window a. My folder
e. None of these SBI Associates 2013 b. My document
c. My files
70. To shrink a window to an icon .......... .
d. My text
a. open a group window b. minimize a window
c. maximize a window d. restore a window
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e. None of these Allahabad Bank Clerk 2010 78. A directory within a directory is called
a. mini directory b. junior directory
71. The side bar in a window or word processor that has
c. part directory d. sub directory
an arrow on both ends and a box in the middle that e. None of these SBI PO 2012
you use your mouse to move the pages up or down.
a. Scroll bar b. Roll bar 79. A collection of interrelated files in a computer is a …… .
c. Page bar d. Box bar a. file manager b. field
e. None of these BOB Clerk 2010 c. record d. database
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72. Commands at the top of a screen such as File-Edit,
Format and Tools to operate and change things 80. A ………… is a collection of information saved as a unit.
within programs ........... . a. folder b. file
a. menu bar b. tool bar c. path d. file extension
c. user friendly d. word processor e. None of these Allahabad Bank Clerk 2011
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81. Files are organised by storing them in ………… .
73. The portion that shows all the choices you can make a. tables b. database
while working in a window is called the ........ . c. folders d. access code
a. options b. table e. None of these BOB Clerk 2010
c. menu bar d. item bar
e. None of these Allahabad Bank Clerk 2010 82. A place that a user can create to store files.
a. Cursor b. Text
74. A ...... contains buttons and menus that provide quick c. Folder d. Boot
access to commonly used commands. e. None of these Punjab & Sindh Bank Clerk 2010
a. menu bar b. tool bar
c. window d. action bar
83. What is Windows Explorer ?
a. A drive b. APC
e. None of these Punjab & Sindh Bank 2010
c. A web browser d. A network
75. The .......... is the term used to describe the window e. A file manager BOB Clerk 2011
that is currently being used.
84. A named area on a disk that is used to store related
a. web window b. display area
subfolders and files is called as a(n) ………… .
c. wordPad window d. active window
a. desktop b. folder
e. None of these
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76. Which of the following is the first step in sizing a
window? 85. ‘.txt’ files can be made in ………… .
a. Point to the title bar a. Notepad
b. Pull down the view menu to display the toolbar b. MS Word
c. Point to any corner or border c. Wordpad
d. Pull down the view menu and change to large icons d. All of the above
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59. b 60. b 61. b 62. d 63. c 64. e 65. a 66. d 67. d 68. c
69. d 70. b 71. a 72. a 73. c 74. b 75. d 76. c 77. b 78. d
79. d 80. b 81. c 82. c 83. e 84. b 85. d
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File Type Extension 94. The ability to find an individual item in a file
immediately.
Text file .txt, .doc
a. File allocation table b. Directory
Compressed file .zip, .arc, .rar c. Sequential access d. Direct access
Executable file .exe, .com, .bin e. None of these BOB Clerk 2010
Object file .obj, .o
95. The name that the user gives to a document is referred
Source code file .c, .p, .a to as ………… .
Batch file .bat, .sh a. name-given
b. document-name
Backup file .bak
c. file name
d. document-identity
86. .zip is a ………… file. e. None of the above BOB Clerk 2010
a. executable b. compressed
c. system d. combo 96. File with V×D extension represent ………… .
e. None of these a. normal text files b. application programmes
c. virtual device drivers d. executable files
87. ................. are usually created by a printer driver. e. None of these
These files contains instructions for printer, that tells
the printer what to print on the page. 97. File ………… shrinks the size of a file, so it requires less
a. txt files b. bak files storage space.
c. prn files d. doc files a. scanning b. synthesizing
e. rtf files c. defragmenting d. compression
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88. The ………… file format is a method of encoding
pictures on a computer. 98. In a computer file system, which among the following
a. HTML b. JPEG is top or first in hierarchy?
c. FTP d. URL a. Root directory
e. None of these Allahabad Bank PO 2011 b. Parent directory
c. Home directory
89. To display the contents of a folder in Windows d. Working directory
Explorer you should ………… . e. None of the above Allahabad Bank Clerk 2010
a. double click on it b. collapse it
c. name it d. give it a password 99. ………… may be included in other folder while making
e. None of these SBI PO 2013 hierachical structure folder.
a. Mini folder b. Tiered folder
90. Where do you find user, .dat? c. Sub folder d. Object
a. C:\windows e. None of these Union Bank Clerk 2010
b. C:\windows\system32
c. C:\windows\system 100. .......... shows the files, folders and drives on your
d. C:\ computers and make it easy to navigate from one
e. None of the above location to another within the file hierarchy.
a. Microsoft Internet Explorer
91. An example of standard file format for text files is
b. Windows Explorer
a. JPEG (.jpg) b. Bitmap (.bmp)
c. My Computer
c. Word (.doc) d. Text (.txt)
d. Folders Manager
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92. Which of the following is source code file extension? 101. Which of the following is not a type of folder view?
a. .c b. .a
a. Tiles b. Cascades
c. .p d. All of these
c. Thumbnails d. Details
e. None of these
e. None of these
93. A ………… includes the file name on a computer and 102. A file that has a specific application program attached
possibly a directory or folder.
to it that will open when the file is opened is called a(n)
a. file information packet b. file button
a. subfolder b. hyperlink
c. file directory d. file specification
c. associated file d. pane
e. None of these
e. None of these
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103. The folder in which windows is installed is known as Keyboard Shortcuts for MS-Windows
what? To Press
a. Rootfolder b. WinRoot
c. SystemRoot d. System 32 View properties for the selected Alt+Enter
e. Windows 32 item
Cycle through items in the order Alt+Esc
104. What is the primary tool you use to observe and they were opened
manipulate file on a computer?
Close the active item, or quit the Alt+F4
a. Registry b. Windows Aero
active program
c. Windows Desktop d. Windows Explorer
e. None of these Open the shortcut menu for the Alt+Spacebar
active window
105. Information kept about a file includes ………… .
Switch between open programs Alt+Tab
a. print settings b. deletion date
c. size d. Both (a) and (b) To restart the computer ctrl+Alt+Del
e. None of these Display the corresponding menu Alt+Underlined letter
in a menu name
Topic 5 MS-Windows Shortcuts Select all Ctrl+A
Copy Ctrl+C
106. To restart the computer, the following combination of
key is used Display the Start menu Ctrl+Esc
a. Del + Ctrl b. Backspace + Ctrl Create shortcut to selected item Ctrl+Shift while
c. Esc + Ctrl d. Insert + Esc dragging an item
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Highlight a block of text Ctrl+Shift with any of
107. Which key combination enables you to switch between the arrow keys
loaded programs? Move backward through tabs in a Ctrl+Shift+Tab
a. Alt + Esc b. Alt + Tab dialog box
c. Ctrl + C d. Ctrl + X
Move forward through tabs in a Ctrl+Tab
e. Ctrl + Alt + Del
dialog box
108. Which of the following shortkey is used for paste? Paste Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert
a. Shift + Insert b. Ctrl + C
c. Ctrl + X d. Shift + End Search for computers Ctrl+Windows Key+F
e. None of these Cut Ctrl+X
109. F2 key is used to change the ………… of file/folder. Undo Ctrl+Z
a. colour b. size Delete Delete
c. name d. style
e. None of these Display the bottom of the active End
window
110. If you want to copy a selection of text, which shortcut Carry out the command for the Enter
key do you use? active option of botton in a dialog
a. Ctrl + X b. Ctrl + V box
c. Ctrl + A d. Ctrl + C Backout the current situation Esc
e. Ctrl + S
Display Help in a dialog box F1
111. What is the shortcut key of creating new folder?
Activate the menu bar in the active F10
a. Ctrl + F
program
b. Right Click Button + W + Enter
c. Right Click Button + F + Enter Rename selected item F2
d. Right Click Button + N + Enter
Search for a file or folder F3
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96. c 97. d 98. a 99. c 100. c 101. b 102. c 103. c 104. d 105. c
106. e 107. b 108. a 109. c 110. d 111. b
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Keyboard Shortcuts for MS-Windows 113. The shortcut key Ctrl+Esc is used to ………… .
To Press a. display window help b. open my computer
c. show desktop d. display the start menu
Display the address bar list in+ F4 e. rename selected item
My Computer or Windows Explorer
114. To backout of the current situation, which shortcut
Display the item in the active list in F4
key is used?
a dialog box
a. Esc b. Delete
Refresh the active window F5 c. Ctrl d. Shift
e. Insert
Display the top of the active window Home
To create a new folder Right click+W+Enter 115. If there are 10 files in a folder and you want to select
all of these, then you will use which of the following
Switch Toggle keys on and off Num Lock for five shortcut keys?
seconds
a. Ctrl+V b. Ctrl+X
Delete selected item permanently Shift+Delete c. Ctrl+A d. Ctrl+C
without placing the item in the e. Ctrl+P
Recycle Bin
Display the shortcut menu for the Shift+F10
116. The Alt+F4 shortcut key is used to ………… the active
selected item window.
a. maximize b. minimize
Move backward through options in Shift+TAB c. Refresh d. close
a dialog box
e. None of these
Display or hide the Start menu Windows Key
117. ………… is used to display the address bar list in My
Lock your computer if you are Windows Key+L Computer or Window Explorer.
connected to a network domain, or
switch users of you are not a. F1 b. F2
connected to a network domain c. F3 d. F4
e. F5
Display the system Properties Windows Key+Break
dialog box 118. What happens if you press Num Lock for five
Show the desktop Windows Key+D seconds?
a. Display all subfolders under the selected folder
Open My Computer Windows Key+E b. Switch Toggle key on and off
Search for a file or folder Windows Key+F c. View properties of the selected item
d. Display the corresponding menu
Display Windows Help Windows Key+F1
e. None of the above
Minimize all Windows Windows Key+M
119. To view the properties of the selected item, ………… key
Open the Run dialog box Windows Key+R
is used.
Restores minimized Windows Windows Key+Shift a. Alt+Enter b. Alt+Esc
+M c. Alt+Tab d. Alt+Back Space
Opens Utility Manager Windows Key+U e. Ctrl+Enter

120. Which shortcut key is used to minimize all

112. To close a file inside program, ………… is used. windows?
a. Alt+F4 b. F4 a. Windows key+D b. Windows key+M
c. Ctrl+F4 d. Esc c. Windows key+V d. Windows key+R
e. None of these e. Windows key+F

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 Advanced Level
1. What is a file? 7. A file server provides a central location on your
a. A file is a section of main storage used to store data network, you can store and share files with users
b. A file is a collection of information that has been given a across your network. A characteristics of a file server
name and is stored in secondary memory is which of the following?
c. A file is the part of a program that is used to describe a. Manages file operations and is shared on a network
what the program should do b. Manages file operations and is limited to one PC
d. Floppy disks can only store data, not program c. Acts as a fat client and is shared on a network
e. None of the above Syndicate Bank PO 2010 d. Acts as a fat client and is limited to one PC
e. None of the above SBI PO 2008
2. What is the significance of a faded (dimmed)
command in a pull-down menu? 8. Which of the following is not true about computer
a. The command is not currently accessible files?
b. A dialog box appears if the command is selected a. They are collections of data saved to a storage medium
c. A window appears if the command is selected b. Every file has a filename
d. There are no equivalent keystrokes for the particular c. A file extension is established by the user to indicate the
command file’s contents
e. None of the above IBPS PO 2012 d. All files contain data
e. None of the above
3. A folder is
a. same as a file, but it can have other files in it 9. Which of the following statements is false concerning
b. same as directory, but preferred term these days file names?
c. Both (a) and (b) a. Files may share the same name or the same extension
d. same as file but not both
e. None of the above IBPS Clerk 2011 b. Every file in the same folder must have a unique name
c. File extension is another name for file type
4. What is an icon? d. The file extension comes before the dot (.) followed by
a. It is some action performed, when something like menu the file name
or button is clicked e. None of the above Allahabad Bank PO 2008
b. It is small graphical image which is used to represent an
application, command or a tool 10. When a file is generated, it is necessary to save the file
c. A folder for late access. If a file is saved for the first time
d. Both (a) and (b) a. a copy is automatically printed
e. None of the above SBI PO 2010 b. file name and folder name must be the same
5. Backup is the activity of copying files or databases so c. it does not need a name
d. it only needs a name if it is not going to be printed
that they will be preserved in case of equipment failure
e. it must be given a name to identify it
or other catastrophe. Which of the following file
extension suggests that file is a backup copy of 11. In the split window mode, one title bar looks darker
another file? than the other, because
a. .bak a. darker title bar shows window not in use
b. .bas b. darker title bar shows active window
c. .com c. darker title bar shows available window
d. .txt d. Both (a) and (b)
e. None of the above Syndicate Bank Clerk 2010 e. None of the above SBI PO 2009
6. If a previously saved file is edited, then 12. Which of the following statement is false in regard to
a. it cannot be saved again Directories?
b. the changes will automatically be saved in the file a. Directories with files can be deleted
c. the file will only have to be saved again, if it is more than b. Directories can not be renamed
one page in length c. The root directory is always at the highest level
d. its name must be changed d. Directories can exist inside directories
e. the file must be saved again to store the changes e. None of the above

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11. b 12. b
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13. If you do not want to select any option after opening 19. What is the name of the virtual memory file in Windows
a menu, then click menu title again or press key ……… 2000/XP?
to close the menu. a. SWAP.SYS
a. shift b. CACHE.VM
b. Tab c. SYSTEM.RAM
c. Escape d. PAGEFILE.SYS
d. F1 e. None of the above
e. None of the above Union Bank Clerk 2010
20. Which copy protection scheme is used on Windows
14. What happens, when you press Ctrl+V key? Vista?
a. A capital V letter is typed into your document at the a. Activation b. Bitlocker
cursor point c. Event viewer d. Services
b. The selected item is pasted from the clipboard e. None of these
c. The selected item is pasted to the clipboard
d. The selected drawing objects are distributed vertically 21. What is the benefit of 64-bit Windows over 32-bit
on the page Windows?
e. None of the above a. Supports more hard drives
b. Fewer lockups
15. What is the best way to access the Registry Editor in c. Supports more memory
Windows XP? d. Supports more monitors
a. Start→ Programs→ Dos prompt icon→ Type EDIT e. None of the above
b. Start→ Programs→ Registry Editor
c. Start→ Run→ winver→ Click OK 22. To open a calculator in Windows XP, you use which of
d. Start→ Run→ Type regedit 32→ Click OK the following steps?
e. None of the above a. Start→ Run→ Type calculator
b. Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Calculator
16. Which of the following operating systems use the c. Start→ Programs→ Calculator
backup status and configuration tool to backup files d. All of the above
and folders? e. None of the above
a. WIndows 2000
b. Windows XP Home
23. Choose the correct statement (s).
c. Windows XP Professional I. Desktop background is also called wallpaper
d. Windows Vista II. Compressed files take up large storage space
e. Windows 7 III. Theme is a collection of visual elements and sounds for
computer desktop
17. Which version of Windows provides multimedia a. Only I b. Only II
support, such as a personal video recorder? c. Only III d. I and III
a. Windows 2000 Professional e. II and III
b. Windows XP Home
c. Windows XP Media Center 24. Which of the following displays programs that are
d. Windows Vista Home Basic currently running? A single click on one of the program
e. None of the above icons will bring the windows up.
a. Menu bar b. Task bar
18. If you are running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or c. Title bar d. Status bar
Windows Vista, you can use all of the following e. None of these
methods to find out how much RAM is installed in
your computer except ………… . 25. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true
a. From the control panel, select performance and concerning Windows Desktop?
maintenance then select system and then hardware a. It is the main screen area that we see after we turn on
tab computer and log on to windows.
b. Use the performance tab under the task manager b. When programs run on top of the desktop, the desktop
c. Select properties from my computer itself is often partially or completely hidden.
d. With a newer keyboard, press the windows-pause c. Desktop vary from one operating system to another.
/Break keystroke combination d. All of the above
e. None of the above e. None of the above
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26. Which of the following is/are not contained by the title 30. Which of the following features of Windows XP
bar? Professional operation system protects the data of a
I. Minimize button user, even if the computer is shared between users?
II. Maximize button a. Password
III. Close button b. Network Access Control
c. Firewall
IV. Start button
d. Encrypting File System
.V. Date and time e. None of the above
Choose the correct one.
a. I and II b. II and III 31. Which of the following refers to restarting the system
c. III and IV d. IV and V when it is already powered on?
e. I and V a. A strong boot b. Hibernation
c. A cold boot d. Standby mode
27. Which of the following option is/are contained by the e. A warm boot SBI PO 2014
‘Taskbar and Start menu’ properties Window 7?
I. Lock the taskbar 32. Which of the following refers to containers used to
II. Use small icons store related documents located on the computer?
a. Labels b. Indexes
III. Taskbar location on screen (left, right, bottom, top)
c. Programs d. Folders
IV. Auto-hide the taskbar e. Sections SBI Clerk 2014
Choose the correct option.
a. I and II b. II and III 33. The ................ format reduces an audio file to about
c. III and IV d. I, III and IV one-tenth of its original size, while preserving much of
e. I, II, III and IV the original quality of the sound.
a. DOC b. PNG
28. Which of the following elements is /are the element of c. GIF d. MP3
the dialog box window? e. VMEG SBI Clerk 2014
I. Checkbox II. Combo box
III. Textbox IV. OK button
34. Which of the following is contained at the end of the
filename and helps to determine the type of file?
Choose the correct option. a. File property
a. I and III b. I and II b. File nomenclature
c. II, III and IV d. I, III and IV c. File name
e. I, II, III and IV d. File subname
29. Pick out the incorrect statement. e. File extension SBI Clerk 2014
a. A small triangle in the right side of a command 35. A(n).......... backup contains a copy of every program,
indicates that it has another submenu
data and system file on a computer.
b. Ellipse indicates that command needs additional
information a. restoration
c. Dot(.) appears at the left side of option, indicates that b. boot strap
multiple options can be selected c. differential
d. All of the above d. full
e. None of the above e. None of the above SBI Clerk 2014

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13. c 14. b 15. d 16. d 17. c 18. a 19. d 20. a 21. c 22. b
23. d 24. b 25. d 26. d 27. e 28. e 29. c 30. d 31. e 32. d
33. d 34. e 35. d
 Explanations for Selected Questions
Preliminary Level 77. My document It is a location for storing all documents such as text
files, spreadsheets and presentations. It is available on the start
1. Operating system It is a collection of software or a
menu and we can also create a shortcut to it on the desktop for
series of programs which performs various types of
faster access.
functions in order to manage and organise files. It
provides an interface between the user and 80. File It is text documents, spreadsheets, digital pictures and even
computer hardware resources. songs etc, that has been given a name and is stored in secondary
memory.
4. GUI It stands for Graphical User Interface. It is a
front end software that is meant to provide an 81. Folder A folder is the place that a user can create to store group of
attractive and easy-to-use interface between a files. Computer represents files and folders with icons.
computer user and application. 83. Windows explorer It is also known as the ‘file Manager’. Through it,
11. Upgrade It is the process of replacing a product with we can delete, see, copy, or move files and folders.
the newer version of the same product.
21. Icons A small picture that represents an object on Advanced Level
the desktop and inside folders that represents
various programs and sometimes folders. 2. If a command in the pull-down menu is not applicable in a given
situation, the command is disabled and its name appears faded. You
25. Task bar It is the long horizontal bar at the bottom
cannot invoke items that are faded, For example, most commands
of desktop. It has four main sections.
on the Edit menu appear faded until you select text on which they
Ä The start button, which opens the start sections.
are to operate; after you select a block of text, edit commands are
Ä The Quick Launch Toolbar, which lets start programs
enabled.
with once click.
Ä The middle section, which shows programs and 7. A file server is a computer attached to a network that has the primary
document we have opened. purpose of providing a location for shared disk access, i.e., shared
Ä The notification area, on the far right side of the storage of computer files (such as documents, sound files,
taskbar, which includes a clock and icons that photographs, movies, images, databases, etc.) that can be accessed
communicate the status of certain programs. by the workstations that are attached to the same computer
38. Recycle bin It is an important icon on the desktop. network.
When we delete a file or folder, it goes into the 12. Directory An organizational unit or container, used to organize
Recycle Bin where it stays until the bin is emptied. folders and files into a hierarchical structure. You can think of a
52. Menu bar In the windows operating system, each directory as a file cabinet that contains folders that contain files.
window contains its own menu that contains Many graphical user interfaces use the term folder instead of
commands which perform specific action when they directory. We can also change the name of a directory.
have been selected. 21. A change from a 32-bit to a 64-bit architecture is a fundamental
55. Title bar The horizontal bar at the top of a window alteration, as most operating systems must be extensively modified
that contains the name of the window is called Title to take advantage of the new architecture, because that software
bar. It also acts as a handle for dragging the window. has to manage the actual memory addressing hardware. Other
software must also be ported to use the new capabilities.
58. Scroll bar When a document, webpage, or picture
exceeds the size of its window, scroll bar appears to 26. Title bar contains such elements these are- application, name of
allows to see the information that is currently out of application, name of document, minimize program button, maximize
view. It appears at right side and bottom of window program button, restore program button and close program button.
which are called horizontal and vertical scroll bars. 30. Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature of Windows that protect the
68. Dialog box It is a small secondary window that data of use and you can use to store information on your hard disk in
contains options and buttons for completing a task. an encrypted format.