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📊 Windows
Q. What is the default file system used by modern versions of Windows?
  • (A) NTFS
  • (B) FAT32
  • (C) exFAT
  • (D) EXT4
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) NTFS

Explanation: NTFS is the default file system for Windows due to its advanced features like file permissions and encryption.

📊 Windows
Q. Which of the following is a system folder in Windows?
  • (A) System32
  • (B) Downloads
  • (C) Documents
  • (D) Pictures
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) System32

Explanation: System32 contains essential system files required for Windows to function properly.

📊 Windows
Q. What does UAC stand for in Windows?
  • (A) User Account Control
  • (B) Universal Access Configuration
  • (C) User Access Control
  • (D) Unified Access Control
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) User Account Control

Explanation: UAC helps prevent unauthorized changes to the operating system.

📊 Windows
Q. Which of the following is NOT a version of Windows?
  • (A) Windows Neptune
  • (B) Windows Vienna
  • (C) Windows Aurora
  • (D) Windows Vista
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Windows Aurora

Explanation: Windows Aurora was never an official version or codename for a Windows OS.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows feature lets you encrypt data on a drive?
  • (A) BitLocker
  • (B) Firewall
  • (C) Windows Defender
  • (D) System Restore
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) BitLocker

Explanation: BitLocker is a Windows feature that allows full disk encryption.

📊 Windows
Q. Which shortcut is used to rename a selected file in Windows?
  • (A) F2
  • (B) F5
  • (C) Ctrl + R
  • (D) Alt + F2
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) F2

Explanation: Pressing F2 allows you to rename the selected file or folder.

📊 Windows
Q. What is the maximum length for a Windows file path?
  • (A) 260 characters
  • (B) 128 characters
  • (C) 512 characters
  • (D) 1024 characters
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) 260 characters

Explanation: Traditionally, the maximum file path length in Windows is 260 characters.

📊 Windows
Q. Which feature in Windows helps to recover deleted files?
  • (A) Recycle Bin
  • (B) Disk Cleanup
  • (C) Defragmenter
  • (D) Control Panel
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Recycle Bin

Explanation: Files deleted from File Explorer go to the Recycle Bin where they can be restored.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows tool displays system resource usage graphically?
  • (A) Performance Monitor
  • (B) Event Viewer
  • (C) Control Panel
  • (D) File Explorer
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Performance Monitor

Explanation: Performance Monitor allows users to view graphical representations of resource usage.

📊 Windows
Q. Which of the following is used to install Windows updates manually?
  • (A) Settings > Update & Security
  • (B) Task Scheduler
  • (C) Command Prompt
  • (D) System Properties
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Settings > Update & Security

Explanation: Manual updates are managed through the Settings app under Update & Security.

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