Windows Control Panel

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How can you access the Control Panel in Windows?

Through the Start menu by clicking Start > Control Panel (correct)
By clicking on the Taskbar
By searching for it in the Windows search bar
Right-click on the desktop and select Control Panel

What can you do by clicking the 'Restore Default' button in the Desktop Icons settings?

Add a new desktop icon
Remove all desktop icons
Change the desktop background
Restore the icons to their default shapes (correct)

How do you change your account picture in Windows?

By clicking on the Taskbar
By right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Personalize (correct)
Through the Control Panel
Through the Start menu

What can you control from the Taskbar properties window?

The Taskbar, Start menu, and toolbars (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you access the Clock, Language, and Region settings?

Start > Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do you add a screen saver in Windows?

By right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Personalize (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do you create a new folder on the desktop?

Right-click on the desktop > New > Folder (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you access the Date and Time settings in Windows?

Through the Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can you do from the Clock, Language, and Region window?

Set the date and time and region (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you select Cut instead of Copy on a file or folder?

The file or folder is moved to a new location, and the original is deleted (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do you add desktop gadgets in Windows?

By right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Gadgets (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you rename a folder?

Right-click on the folder > Rename (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Copy command?

To create a copy of the file or folder (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you paste a file or folder in a new location?

Right-click on the location > Paste (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of software controls the operation of computer hardware?

Firmware (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Operating System?

To act as an intermediary between user and computer hardware (A) Signup and view all the answers

What manages all application programs like Microsoft Office and internet browser?

Operating System (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is Microsoft Office an example of?

Commercial Ware (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the Windows Operating System screen?

Desktop (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Firmware usually saved on?

IC Chips (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is available for free with full capabilities?

Public Ware (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Operating System during startup?

To initialize tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Accessing the Operating System and Hardware

The control panel is used to access and control the operating system and hardware devices, as well as all programs.
The control panel can be accessed from the start menu.

Customizing the Desktop

Desktop icons can be changed by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting "Personalize", and then "Change desktop icons".
The default icon shapes can be restored by clicking the "Restore Default" button.
The desktop background can be changed by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting "Personalize", and then "Select desktop background".
Screen savers can be added by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting "Personalize", and then "Select screen saver".
The account picture can be changed by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting "Personalize", and then "Change your account picture".
Desktop gadgets can be added by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting "Gadgets", and then selecting a gadget.

The taskbar and start menu properties can be accessed by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Properties".
The taskbar can be controlled from the first item in the properties window.
The start menu can be controlled from the second item in the properties window.
Toolbars can be added to the taskbar from the third item in the properties window.

Date and Time

The date and time can be controlled by accessing the "Clock, Language, and Region" section in the control panel.
The region and language can be selected from the "Region and Language" section in the control panel.
Additional clocks for other regions can be added and displayed on the taskbar.

File Management

Folders can be created by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting "New", and then "Folder".
Folders can be renamed by right-clicking on the folder, selecting "Rename", and then typing the new name.
Files and folders can be copied, moved, and pasted by right-clicking on the file or folder, selecting "Copy" or "Cut", and then right-clicking on the location and selecting "Paste".

Computer Software

Firmware: Programs saved on IC Chips that control the operation of the hardware.
Operating System (OS): Contains instructions that make the computer able to perform initialization tasks, acts as an intermediary between the user and computer hardware and application, and manages all application programs.
Operating System examples: MS DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, LINUX, UNIX.

Application Programs

Application programs are used by users to perform specific tasks and are managed by the OS.
Examples of application programs: Microsoft Office, internet browser, games, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, multimedia.
Application programs can be classified into:
- System software: Exists on the hard disk and can be used by the user.
- Commercial ware: Needs a license, usually.
- Shareware: Available for free within a certain period as a trial, then needs a license to be purchased.
- Free ware: Available for free but with limited capabilities.
- Public ware: Available for free with full capabilities.