Command Prompt Basics for Beginners

Which section must be located after swiping or scrolling right on the Apps screen?

What is the first step to access the Command Prompt using a mouse?

Which action is used to navigate to the Command Prompt from the Apps screen?

What happens when you select the down arrow icon at the bottom of the screen?

If someone cannot find the Command Prompt, what could they try doing on the Apps screen?

What command is used to change the current directory to another drive?

Which of the following statements is true regarding changing directories and listing contents?

If you are currently on drive C and want to check the files on drive D, which action is necessary?

Which command will display the contents of the current directory?

What must you type to switch to drive D?

Command Prompt

You can access the Command Prompt by selecting the down arrow icon at the bottom of the screen.
Swipe or scroll to the right on the Apps screen to locate the Windows System section heading.
Select Command Prompt.

Changing Directories

To change the current directory, use the 'cd' command.
You can use the drive letter followed by a colon to change directories to a different drive, for example, "d:".
You do not need to type the full folder name when using the 'cd' command.

Listing Directory Contents

To list the contents of the current directory, use the 'dir' command.

Clearing the Screen

Use 'cls' to clear the screen.

Launching Applications

You can launch various apps from the command prompt.

Exiting the Command Prompt

Use the 'exit' command to exit the Command Prompt.

Copying Files

To copy a file from one directory to another, use the 'copy' command.
Follow the 'copy' command with the source directory and file name, followed by the destination directory and file name. For example, "copy d:\file2.docx c:\book".

Deleting Files

To delete files, use the "del" command.
Follow the "del" command with the file location and the file name. For example, "del c:\book\file1.docx".

Creating Folders

To create folders, use the 'md' command.
Follow the 'md' command with the desired folder name. For example, "md book".

Changing Directories With CD command

Use the 'cd' command followed by the directory path to navigate to a specific folder. For example, "cd c:\book".
To return to the root directory, use the command 'cd'.

This quiz covers the fundamental commands and functionalities of the Command Prompt in Windows. Test your knowledge on changing directories, listing contents, launching applications, and more. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their command line skills.