GUI Operating System Desktop Management Worksheet - Class 4 Computer Studies

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Windows 10 is a ________ operating system.
(a) Text-based
(b) GUI-based
(c) Manual
(d) Paper-based
Ans: (b) GUI-based
Windows 10 uses pictures, icons and menus to work easily.

Q2: Which button allows you to open apps and programs?
(a) Power button
(b) Volume button
(c) Close button
(d) Start button
Ans: (d) Start button
The Start button opens apps and tools on the computer.

Q3: Cortana helps users by using ________.
(a) Voice
(b) Touch
(c) Keyboard
(d) Paint
Ans: (a) Voice
Cortana helps users search and do tasks using voice commands.

Q4: The feature that lets you use more than one desktop at a time is called ________.
(a) Aero Shake
(b) Multiple Desktops
(c) Snapping
(d) Windows Store
Ans: (b) Multiple Desktops
It helps you work on different tasks on different desktops.

Q5: Which web browser comes with Windows 10?
(a) Chrome
(b) Firefox
(c) Microsoft Edge
(d) Safari
Ans: (c) Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 10.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The Taskbar is a long ________ bar at the bottom of the screen.
Ans: horizontal
It shows running apps and important icons.

Q2: Live tiles are shown on the ________ side of the Start Menu.
Ans: right
They can be resized and arranged.

Q3: The Recycle Bin stores ________ files and folders.
Ans: deleted
You can restore files from it.

Q4: To change desktop colours, we click on ________ in the Personalise window.
Ans: Colours
It helps change the colour scheme of Windows.

Q5: To change the system time, we open the ________ Panel.
Ans: Control
The Date and Time option is found there.

True or False

Q1: Aero Shake makes all windows close at once.
Ans: False
It only hides other windows and keeps one window open.

Q2: Snapping helps us work with many apps on one screen.
Ans: True
It arranges apps neatly on the screen.

Q3: Quick Launch Bar is the area where running apps appear.
Ans: False
It holds apps you want to open quickly with one click.

Q4: The Notification Area shows battery, sound and update messages.
Ans: True
It shows the status of important programs.

Q5: Right-clicking on a desktop icon shows the Shortcut Menu.
Ans: True
The Shortcut Menu gives quick options like Properties.

Short Question Answers

Q1: What does the Task View button do?
Ans: The Task View button helps us switch between open apps and windows easily.

Q2: What is the use of pinning in Windows 10?
Ans: Pinning helps us add apps or files to the Start Menu so we can open them quickly.

Q3: What does the Speakers icon in the Notification Area do?
Ans: The Speakers icon lets us increase or decrease the volume.

Q4: What is a shortcut icon?
Ans: A shortcut icon opens a file, folder or app quickly and has a small arrow on it.

Q5: How do we change the colour scheme of the desktop?
Ans: Right-click the desktop → select Personalise → click Colours → choose a colour.

Match the Following

Ans:
1 - (d)
2 - (a)
3 - (e)
4 - (b)
5 - (c)
Explanation:

1. Cortana works through voice.
2. Recycle Bin keeps deleted items.
3. Start Menu shows apps and tiles.
4. Aero Shake keeps only one window open.
5. Microsoft Edge is built into Windows 10.