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📊 Windows
Q. What does Windows Defender protect against?
  • (A) Viruses and malware
  • (B) Data loss
  • (C) Power surges
  • (D) Hard drive failure
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Viruses and malware

Explanation: Windows Defender is an antivirus and anti-malware tool built into Windows.

📊 Windows
Q. Which tool allows you to restore Windows to an earlier point?
  • (A) System Restore
  • (B) Disk Cleanup
  • (C) Event Viewer
  • (D) Resource Monitor
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) System Restore

Explanation: System Restore reverts system files and settings to a previous restore point.

📊 Windows
Q. Which key is used to access Windows Boot Manager?
  • (A) F8
  • (B) F2
  • (C) F12
  • (D) Esc
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) F8

Explanation: F8 is traditionally used to access advanced boot options, including Safe Mode.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows utility allows you to edit the boot configuration?
  • (A) bcdedit
  • (B) sfc
  • (C) regedit
  • (D) bootmgr
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) bcdedit

Explanation: bcdedit is used to edit Boot Configuration Data (BCD).

📊 Windows
Q. What is the default extension of a Windows registry file?
  • (A) .reg
  • (B) .dll
  • (C) .exe
  • (D) .bat
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) .reg

Explanation: .reg files are used to import or export registry data.

📊 Windows
Q. Which file system is used by Windows for removable storage devices?
  • (A) FAT32
  • (B) NTFS
  • (C) ext3
  • (D) exFAT
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) FAT32

Explanation: FAT32 is widely supported and commonly used for USB drives.

📊 Windows
Q. Which tool in Windows allows you to see background processes?
  • (A) Task Manager
  • (B) Services
  • (C) Control Panel
  • (D) Disk Management
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Task Manager

Explanation: Task Manager shows running applications and background processes.

📊 Windows
Q. What is the function of Windows Update?
  • (A) Keep the system up to date with latest patches
  • (B) Manage drivers
  • (C) Monitor performance
  • (D) Encrypt files
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Keep the system up to date with latest patches

Explanation: Windows Update installs important security and feature updates.

📊 Windows
Q. Which of these is used to open File Explorer quickly?
  • (A) Windows + E
  • (B) Ctrl + E
  • (C) Alt + E
  • (D) Shift + E
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Windows + E

Explanation: Pressing Windows + E opens File Explorer.

📊 Windows
Q. What does the Windows 'Snipping Tool' do?
  • (A) Takes screenshots
  • (B) Edits videos
  • (C) Records sound
  • (D) Compresses files
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Takes screenshots

Explanation: The Snipping Tool is used for capturing screenshots.

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