Windows 10 Settings Quiz

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Windows 10 has completely replaced the Control Panel with the Settings app

False (B)

The Control Panel is not available in Windows 10

False (B)

To open the Settings app in Windows 10, you need to click the Start button and select the gear icon

True (A)

In Windows 8, you can open the Control Panel directly from the Start screen by typing Control Panel

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Adjusting application settings is only possible through the Control Panel in Windows 7 and earlier

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In Windows 10, what has mostly replaced the Control Panel?

The Settings app Signup and view all the answers

How can you open the Settings app in Windows 10?

Click the Start button, then select the gear icon Signup and view all the answers

In Windows 8, how can you open the Control Panel directly from the Start screen?

Type Control Panel using your keyboard and press the Enter key Signup and view all the answers

What can you change from the Control Panel or the Settings app in Windows 10?

Desktop background, internet settings, and more Signup and view all the answers

Is the Control Panel still available in Windows 10?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Settings App

A Windows 10 app that has largely taken over the functions of the Control Panel.

Control Panel

A system management tool in Windows for adjusting various settings.

Open Settings App (Win 10)

Click the Start button, then select the gear icon.

Open Control Panel (Win 8)

Type 'Control Panel' on the Start screen.

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Customizable Options

Desktop background, internet settings, and more.

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Study Notes

Windows 10 Interface Changes

Windows 10 replaces the Control Panel with the more modern Settings app, centralizing system settings and configurations.
The Control Panel is no longer available in Windows 10, streamlining the user experience.

Accessing Settings in Windows 10

To open the Settings app in Windows 10, click on the Start button and select the gear icon.

Control Panel in Previous Versions

In Windows 8, the Control Panel can be accessed directly from the Start screen by typing "Control Panel".
Only through the Control Panel can application settings be adjusted in Windows 7 and earlier versions.

Modification of Settings

The Settings app in Windows 10 allows users to change various system configurations and application settings that were traditionally accessed through the Control Panel.

Availability of Control Panel

The Control Panel is not part of the Windows 10 operating system, indicating a shift towards a more streamlined and user-friendly settings management approach.