Class-7
Chapter-3
A.
Short Questions.
Q.1.
Explain the term “Operating System’?
Ans. An
operating System or OS is a special set of programs that controls various
hardware devices of the computer.
Q.2.
Write the main purpose of an operating system.
Ans.
Offers a friendly interface
between the user and the computer.
Q.3.
Give difference between a file and folder.
Ans.
Folder : Just like real world
folders, a folder in MS Windows are used to store files.
File : It is a collection of
data or information stored in a computer.
Q.4.
What is navigation pane?
Ans. The Navigation Pane lists all of the
drives, history, desktop, and downloads that used to be on the Places bar.
B.
Long Questions
Ques.1.
Sam has prepared an assignment on his laptop,
but when he brought it to school he could not open his word file in the school
computer. Why? How can he solve this problem?
Ans:
May be Sam prepared his word file
in latest version and school’s computer have earlier version so he could not
open that file. Sam need either change the file version of his laptop or update
school’s computer software.
Ques.2.
Rajni by mistake deleted her important files.
She was very much troubled. Help her to retrieve those files?
Ans
When we delete a file/folder in
windows, it is placed in the Recycle Bin. The item is temporarily stored in it
before being permanently deleted by the user. Rajni can restore her important
file with the help of Recycle Bin.
C.
Choose the correct answer.
1.
The MS windows comes with four different
Ans: d. Libraries.
2.
Just like real world folder, a _____ in MS windows
is used to store files.
Ans. b. folder
3.
The _______ represents for any number of
characters.
Ans. C. * ?!
4.
For removing the deleted files permanently from
the computer we select ____.
Ans. a Empty Recycle Bin
5.
A file name has two parts : primary name and
_________
Ans. a. extension
D.
Fill in the blanks.
a.
A file is a collection of data or
information stored in a computer.
b.
The Control Panel is a component of the
Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface.
c.
A folder in MS Windows is used to store
files.
d.
Recycle Bin is like the computer’s
dustbin.
E.
Define the following.
A File : It is a collection of data or information
stored in a computer.
Navigation Pane: The Navigation Pane
lists all of the drives, history, desktop, and downloads that used to be on the
Places bar.
Folder : Just like real world
folders, a folder in MS Windows are used to store files.
Address Bar : An address
bar is a component of an Internet browser which is used to input and show
the address of a website.
F.
Match the following.
Column A Column
B
1. Launch window help and
support b. + F1
2. Name of Computer file d.
File Name
3. Data files are stored e.
Folder
4. Wild characters a.
*, ?
5. Deleted Files c.
Recycle Bin
G.
Who am I?
1.
I let you access a file quickly. I am generally
placed on the desktop. Address Bar
2.
I help to uninstall the programs from the
computer. Control Panel
3. I
help to view, explore, and organize files and folders. Navigation Pane
H.
Write Steps to:
1.
Rename a File:
Ans. Step
1: Firstly, we open the folder where a certain file is located.
Step
2: We click on the file which we want to rename.
Step
3: We press F2 function key.
Step
4: Finally, we type the new name for our file.
2.
Search for a file.
Ans. Step
1 : Press the Windows key to access the Windows Start screen.
Step
2 :Start typing part of the file name you want to find. As you
type results for your search are shown. ...
Step
3 :Click the drop-down list above the Search text field and select
the Files option.
Step
4 :The search results are shown below the Search text
field.
3.
Empty the Recycle bin.
Ans. Step 1. Right-click on your
recycle bin
Step 2. Select empty recycle
bin
Step 3. Empty the Recycle
Bin
Step 4. Click on yes button.
Recycle bin will be empty.
4.
Restored the deleted file.
Ans. Step-1. Type Restore files in the search box
on the taskbar, and then
select Restore your files with File History.
Step-2. Look for
the file you need, then use the arrows to see all its versions.
Step-3. When
you find the version you want, select Restore to save it in its
original location.