L 3 Know About Windows / Class 4

 

Class – 4^th

Subject : Computer

Lesson 3 Know About Windows

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) :

 

1. Working on more than one application is called :-

a) Multitasking

b) Multi Sharing

c) Multi Purpose

 

2. Which option opens the start menu?

a) Windows button

b) Computer icon

c) Start Button

 

3. On the desktop, my computer is a / an :

a) Icon

b) file

c) Image

 

4. The collection of data stored together is called a :

a) Folder

b) Icon

c) File

 

5. The entire screen of windows is called :

a) Images

b) Icons

c) Desktop

 

B. Fill in the blanks :-

Icons, ellipses, wallpaper, taskbar, desktop, Ctrl + N

 

1. Ctrl + N  is the shortcut key to create a New folder.

2. The taskbar is usually located on the bottom of the desktop.

3. The desktop has many small labelled pictures known as icons.

4. Ellipses are used in on screen menus to convey that more to come.

5. The background image that you see on the desktop is called wallpaper.

C. State True or False :

1. An operating system controls all the activities of a computer. True

2. Window 8 is the latest version of windows. False

3. A file is a place where you can store a folder. False

4. File/Folder can be renamed by pressing F2.

5. The Control Panel allows you to change the settings of your computer True

 

D. Matching

E. Who Am I?

1. I am the first screen that you see after Windows has loaded on your computer. Desktop

2. I am the background picture that appears on the desktop. Wallpaper

3. I am the image that you see when your computer is idle for a set period of time. Screensaver

4. I am the group of small pictures on the desktop that represent different programs, files and folders. Icons

5. I am the long rectangular bar present at the bottom of the desktop.Taskbar

 

F  Answer the following questions :-

1. What is window?

Ans: Window is an operating system. It controls the overall activities of the computer system. It is a medium through which we can interact with the hardware, using software.

 

2. Write any three features of windows?

Ans: Features of windows are

1. Graphical User Interface (GUI) : Windows is the first graphical operating

system in which all designing work or multimedia work can be performed.

2. Multitasking : Multitasking allows you to run more than one application at a

time.

For example : you work on paint/Ms Word and can listen simultaneously.

3. Aero Peek : Look right through open windows to see the icons, gadgets and

anything on your desktop, all with a simple move of your cursor.

4. Jump Lists : Jump Lists keep the most recent things you have visited.

For example : the jump list for internet explorer shows the recently opened

web sites.

5. Libraries : Easily find the files you are looking for and manage them.

 

3. Differentiate between File and Folder. Mention any two points.

Ans: Files : Files are the work we done in computer i.e. word, doc, paint etc. 

(The area on disk where our work is saved with a particular name is known as a file name which is useful to identify the file.)

 

FOLDER : Folder is a place where many files are stored. The icon for a folder is one that looks like a briefcase. 

Sub-Folder : A folder can also contain a folder inside it. A folder within a folder is called Sub- Folder.

 

4. What is Ellipses?

Ans: In some option you will see three dots. These dots are called ellipses. Ellipses are used on screen menus to convey that there is more to come. 

(e.g. if you select save, the save as dialogue box appears.)

 

5. What is the use of Control Panel?

Ans: The control panel is a section of windows that enables a user to change various computer hardware and software features e.g. settings for the mouse, display, sound, network and keyboard etc.

 

G.  Rearrange the jumbled letters with the help of the given hints:

1. LFIE

Hint : It is a collection of data and information.

Ans: FILE

 

2. ESKDOPT

Hint : It is the first screen that appears after Windows has loaded on the computer.

Ans: DESKTOP

 

3. CION

Hint : This small picture used to access whatever is stored on the  computer.

Ans: ICON

 

4. LETIT RAB

Hint : It is the coloured bar on top of the screen and contains the name or title of the window which is currently open.

Ans: TITLE BAR

 

5. AXMIIZEM

Hint : The button is used to enlarge the window to its maximum size.

Ans: MAXIMIZE