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📊 Windows
Q. Which file in Windows is responsible for storing user account information?
  • (A) SAM (Security Account Manager)
  • (B) NTOSKRNL
  • (C) BOOTMGR
  • (D) WINLOGON
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) SAM (Security Account Manager)

Explanation: SAM database stores user credentials.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows tool helps clean up temporary and system files?
  • (A) Disk Cleanup
  • (B) Disk Management
  • (C) Event Viewer
  • (D) Task Scheduler
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Disk Cleanup

Explanation: Disk Cleanup helps free up space by removing unnecessary files.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows feature encrypts the entire drive to protect data?
  • (A) BitLocker
  • (B) EFS
  • (C) Defender
  • (D) Firewall
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) BitLocker

Explanation: BitLocker provides full drive encryption.

📊 Windows
Q. Which of the following file systems is commonly used by Windows?
  • (A) NTFS
  • (B) ext4
  • (C) FAT32
  • (D) XFS
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) NTFS

Explanation: NTFS is the default file system for Windows.

📊 Windows
Q. Which shortcut opens the Windows Settings directly?
  • (A) Windows + I
  • (B) Windows + E
  • (C) Windows + R
  • (D) Ctrl + Alt + Del
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Windows + I

Explanation: Windows + I opens the Settings app.

📊 Windows
Q. What is the purpose of the 'format' command in Windows?
  • (A) Erase and prepare a drive for use
  • (B) Create a backup
  • (C) Monitor network connections
  • (D) Encrypt data
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Erase and prepare a drive for use

Explanation: The 'format' command prepares a disk for storing files.

📊 Windows
Q. What does 'Task Scheduler' in Windows do?
  • (A) Schedules and runs automated tasks
  • (B) Cleans registry entries
  • (C) Scans for malware
  • (D) Monitors disk usage
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Schedules and runs automated tasks

Explanation: Task Scheduler allows automation of tasks based on triggers.

📊 Windows
Q. Which process is responsible for displaying the Windows graphical interface?
  • (A) explorer.exe
  • (B) svchost.exe
  • (C) cmd.exe
  • (D) taskmgr.exe
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) explorer.exe

Explanation: 'explorer.exe' handles the desktop, taskbar, and file explorer.

📊 Windows
Q. What does 'ping' command test in Windows?
  • (A) Network connectivity to a host
  • (B) Speed of hard disk
  • (C) CPU performance
  • (D) RAM usage
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Network connectivity to a host

Explanation: 'ping' checks if a remote device is reachable.

📊 Windows
Q. Which Windows feature restores the system to a previous working state?
  • (A) System Restore
  • (B) File History
  • (C) Reset This PC
  • (D) Windows Update
💬 Discuss
✅ Correct Answer: (A) System Restore

Explanation: System Restore undoes recent system changes.

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