38 Questions
What happens when you press the Power button of the computer?
The lights on the keyboard blink and you may hear a beep sound
What is the purpose of the POST?
To determine if the computer hardware is working correctly
What is the name of the chip that contains the instructions for booting the operating system?
BIOS
What is the name of the screen that appears after the operating system starts?
Desktop
What should you do before shutting down the computer?
Save and close all files and applications
What happens when you choose the Sleep option?
The computer starts up faster when you turn it back on
What is the result of not closing files before shutting down the computer?
The files and operating system get corrupted
What is the purpose of shutting down the computer?
To turn off the computer completely
What step should you take first to create a new file?
Right-click anywhere in the blank area of the right-column.
What happens when you press the Caps Lock key?
All the letters you type will appear in uppercase.
What is the function of the Delete key?
It is used to delete the character to the right of the cursor.
What is the most common type of keyboard used today?
QWERTY keyboard
What is the function of the Alt key?
It is used in combination with other keys to perform certain actions.
What happens when you press the Backspace key?
The character to the left of the cursor is deleted.
Where is the Caps Lock key located on the keyboard?
On the left side of the space bar key.
What do you call the first six letters on the QWERTY keyboard layout?
QWERTY
What happens when you press the Print Screen key?
The current screen image is sent to the computer clipboard
What is the purpose of the mouse pointer?
To point and select objects on the screen
What is the result of double-clicking the left mouse button?
Opening a program, a file, or a folder
What is the purpose of the right-click mouse action?
To show a list of commands
What do you do to move an icon from one position to another?
Drag and drop the icon to the new position
What happens when you double-click on the Computer icon on the Desktop?
A window showing the Hard Disk partitions and Removable Drive appears on the screen
What is the purpose of the Drag and Drop action?
To move an item from one position to another
What do you do to select an item on the computer monitor?
Click on the item once and release it
What is the function of double-clicking an icon in Windows?
To open the folder or file
What is the purpose of creating folders?
To organize files in a structured manner
What is the default program used to open a Text Document in Windows?
Notepad
What is the shortcut key to save a file in Windows?
Ctrl + S
What type of disk drive is a CD?
Removable disk drive
What is the name of the folder created on the desktop in the example?
MyPracticalFile
What is the purpose of the Start button on the Taskbar?
To open the Start menu and access programs and features
What is the function of the Search Box in the Start menu?
To search a file or folder or run executable files
What is the purpose of the Taskbar?
To display the icons of active applications and shortcuts
What can be done using the Control Panel?
Change various settings
What is the function of the 'All Programs' option in the Start menu?
To provide access to all the installed programs and applications
What can be done using the 'Shut Down' option in the Start menu?
Turn off the computer
What is displayed on the right side of the Taskbar?
Notification Area and Date/Time icon
What is the purpose of the 'Empty Recycle Bin' option?
To delete files permanently
Study Notes
Starting and Shutting Down a Computer
- A computer needs to be properly started and shut down to avoid file corruption and damage to the operating system.
- To start a computer:
- Press the Power button
- The Power-on-self test (POST) sequence runs, checking hardware components like keyboard, RAM, and disk drives
- The operating system (e.g., Windows 7) boots up, and the desktop appears
- To shut down a computer:
- Save and close all files and applications
- Click the Start button and select Shut Down, or choose Sleep or Hibernate options
- The Taskbar displays icons for active applications and shortcuts
Taskbar Components
- Start button: opens the Start menu, providing access to programs and features
- Notification Area: displays icons for active applications and system notifications
- Date/Time icon: shows the current date and time
Keyboard Operations
- Keyboard types include QWERTY, which gets its name from the first six letters on the keyboard (Q, W, E, R, T, and Y)
- Special keys on the keyboard:
- Backspace: erases the character to the left of the cursor
- Delete: deletes the character to the right of the cursor
- Caps Lock: toggles between uppercase and lowercase typing
- Alt: used in combination with other keys to perform actions
- Print Screen: captures the current screen image and sends it to the computer clipboard
Mouse Actions
- Mouse actions:
- Click: selects an item on the screen
- Double-click: opens a program, file, or folder
- Right-click: displays a list of commands
- Drag and drop: moves an item from one position to another
Desktop Operations
- Moving an icon on the desktop:
- Place the mouse pointer on the icon
- Press and hold the mouse button
- Drag the icon to the new position
- Release the mouse button
- Using the Computer icon on the desktop:
- Double-click the Computer icon to view hard disk partitions and removable disk drives
- Double-click an item to view its contents
Learn how to properly start and shut down a computer, including steps to prevent file corruption and operating system damage.
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