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An operating
system acts as an interface betwcen the user andthe
Window 10is a GUI operating system that has a
Consisting of various icons and buttons.
hardware
graphical environment
The most popular versions of windows are
Windows ME, Windows XP. Windows Vista,Windows 98. Windows 2010.
Windows 7, Windows 8 and
Windows 10.
" Windows 10 has a refined and
powerfulscarch tool named 'Cortana'.
" Theview button provides the
ability to open muliple desktops at the same tim
Snapping feature of Windows 10 helps you to work with
On the same sCrcen. multiple applications
The middle bar of the Taskbar is
named as Quick Launch bar.
lcons are snall pictures that
represent files, folders and programs.
When you right click on an icon, a
cOntext menuOr shortcut menu. pop-up menu appcars, which Is called the
Microsoft Edge is the default browser ofWindows 10. Apart from
websites, it allows you to write or highlight cirectly on the browSing
The Windows Store application gives vou the webpages.
Iree apps, games,
access to all kinds of paid and
music, movies etc. You can use the trial versions of apps
before buying them.

Exercises
. Fillin the blanks. Cross-check your answers with your classmate. A2
1. The askhot is a long horizontal bar present at the
bottom of the computer SCreen.
2. The middle bar of the taskbar is
3.
known as Duicle anch bm
NottiCa'ion
other notification icons.
Mrnholds the system clock, system volume and
4.
to the related are graphical images that givequick access
applications.
5. Search box is also
known as 2n2.
6. A hosdet icon has a small jump arrow on its
lower left corner.
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Read the given sentences.
Write true or false.
1. By default, the Quick launch bar is present at the lef-hand
side of the taslkbar.

9 You can customize the taskbar to best suit your needs.

Q The Speaker icon is present on the Quick Launch bar.

The notification area provides an casy and quick acccss to the

commonly used programs.

r Thc shortcut menu is also called the context menu.

KThe task view opens up when you click on the search button.

Choose and tick the correct option. Compare your answers with A
your classmates' answers.
1. Which folder keeps the deleted files/folders in a computer?
a. Recycle Bin b. This PC C. Document
2. The feature allows you to work with multiple applications
on the same time.
a. Snapping b. Aero Peek C. Flex Peek

Search b. Cortana
KI
K
3. Which among the following feature allows you to search for information
on thesystem using Internet directly?
a. C. Find

4. Which key combination is used to snap the Windows?

a. Windows key + Esc key
b. Windows key +Tab key
C. Windows key + Arrow keys
5. The full form of GUI is
a. Graphical User Interface

b. Graphical Universal Interface

Graphical Uninterrupted Interface
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 Ch:2 Operating System – Desktop Management

D. Application Based questions: (Write ques. from your Book)

1) Quick Launch bar

2) Follow these steps-

 Right Click mouse button

 Click on Personalize option
 Click on Lock Screen
 Click on Screen Saver Setting

3) Follow these steps-

 Click on Clock right of the taskbar

 Click on Date and Time Setting
 Select Date and Time Tab
 Click on Additional date time setting
 Change Date time
 Click ok

E. Answer the following questions:- (Write ques. from your Book)

1) Define-

a) Operating System- An operating system acts as an interface between the user and
the hardware.

b) Booting- When we switch on the computer, the Windows operating system gets
loaded into the computer automatically. The process is called booting.

c) Icons- The desktop contains small pictures with name as This PC, Recycle Bin,
Network, and many more. They are called icons.

2) There are five popular versions of windows are-

(i) Windows 98 (ii) Windows 2010 (iii) Windows ME (iv) Windows XP

(v) Windows Vista

3) For adjust volume, click the Speakers symbol. A slider appears. Move the slider left
or right to raise or lower the volume.

4) Two components of the Windows 10 desktop are-

(i) Taskbar- The horizontal bar located at the bottom of the desktop is called the
taskbar.

(ii) Desktop Background- The background image on the desktop is called desktop
background.

5) Distinguish between wallpaper and screen saver are-

Wallpaper Screen saver

The background image on the desktop is When a computer is in idle state, i.e., not in
called wallpaper. use for some time, a moving image
appears across the desktop. It is called
screen saver.

6) The horizontal bar located at the bottom of the desktop is called the taskbar.

These are two components of the taskbar-

(i) Start button- It is located at the bottom left corner of the desktop. On
clicking the start button, the Start menu appears.
(ii) Search Box- Search box also called Cortana, this feature allows you to
search within your documents and files on the web for anything you write.

7) (a) Cortana- Cortana, this feature allows you to search within your documents and
files on the web for anything you write.

(b) Recycle Bin- Recycle Bin is a folder that holds the deleted files/folders. The
deleted files or folders can be restored from here by clicking the Restore button from
Recycle Bin.

Use of Compact Disc (CD) for store text, images, graphics, sounds and videos.