COPA Module 2: Windows OS – all 15 MCQ questions with answers

  1. What is the function of operating system?

    Answer: Process and memory management – An operating system manages processes, memory, files and devices of the computer.

  2. Which control panel is used to change the system date?

    Answer: Date and Time – Control Panel → Date and Time is used to change the system date, time and time zone.

  3. Which shortcut key is used to open start menu?

    Answer: Windows Logo – Pressing the Windows logo key opens the Start menu.

  4. Which shortcut key for copy and paste a file folder?

    Answer: Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V – Ctrl + C copies the selected file/folder and Ctrl + V pastes it.

  5. What type of device is a scanner?

    Answer: Input Device – A scanner reads paper documents into the computer, so it is an input device.

  6. Which control panel applet gives information about the computer?

    Answer: System and security – System and Security → System shows processor, RAM, Windows edition and computer name.

  7. What is the name of the tool in control panel is used to adjust your computer setting with voice command?

    Answer: Ease of access – Ease of Access has speech recognition to control the computer by voice.

  8. Which is an example for OS?

    Answer: Windows – Windows is an operating system; antivirus and MS Office are application software.

  9. What is the standard file extension of scan image?

    Answer: .jpg – Scanned pictures are normally saved as image files like .jpg (JPEG).

  10. What type of copy is produced by printer?

    Answer: Hard Copy – A printer prints on paper, which is a hard copy; a file on screen is a soft copy.

  11. What are the correct steps for deducting the pendrive when inserted?

    Answer: Right click on USB root hub › enable device – If a pen drive is not detected, enable the USB Root Hub in Device Manager.

  12. Which shortcut key refresh Windows desktop?

    Answer: F5 – F5 refreshes the desktop or the active window.

  13. What is the extension of Notepad file?

    Answer: .txt – Notepad saves plain text files with the .txt extension.

  14. In which icon deleted files and folders are found?

    Answer: Recycle Bin – Deleted files go to the Recycle Bin, from where they can be restored.

  15. What type of device is a printer?

    Answer: Output Device – A printer gives the result out of the computer on paper, so it is an output device.