Windows 10 Basics: 35 MCQs with answers
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Warm-up · 29 questions
Q1. What is the primary function of Task View in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
To display all running applications and manage multiple desktops
Task View shows all running applications and allows creation of multiple desktops, as stated in the source.
Q2. How can you access the Task View window?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
By clicking the Task View button on the taskbar
The source explicitly says: 'You can access the Task View window by clicking on the Task View button located on the taskbar.'
Q3. Which feature of Edge provides a distraction-free reading experience?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Reading mode
Edge has a reading mode that displays only text and hides graphics and images.
Q4. Where does the Action Center appear on the desktop?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
As a slide-out pane on the right side
The Action Center displays alerts in a slide-out pane on the right side of the desktop.
Q5. What is Windows Hello?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
A biometric security system for signing in
Windows Hello is Microsoft's biometric security system for Windows 10, allowing sign-in via fingerprint, face, or iris.
Q6. What is required for Windows Hello to work properly?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Appropriate hardware devices connected to the system
The source states that Windows Hello requires appropriate hardware devices to be connected.
Q7. Which feature allows you to use both application windows at the same time by snapping them?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Snap Assist
Snap Assist helps rearrange windows so you can use both application windows simultaneously.
Q8. Task View allows you to create multiple desktops and shows all of them together.
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
True
The source states that Task View allows creation of multiple desktops and shows all of them together.
Q9. Windows Hello requires an internet connection to function.
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
False
Windows Hello requires appropriate hardware devices, not an internet connection, as per the source.
Q10. What is the purpose of the Action Center in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
To display notifications and quick actions
The Action Center is designed to display notifications and provide quick access to common settings.
Q11. Which feature in Windows 10 allows you to switch between multiple applications easily?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Task View
Task View allows users to see all open applications and switch between them easily.
Q12. What is Snap Assist used for in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
To snap windows side by side
Snap Assist helps users arrange application windows side by side for better multitasking.
Q13. What does Windows Hello use to authenticate users?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Facial recognition or fingerprints
Windows Hello uses biometric methods such as facial recognition or fingerprints for user authentication.
Q14. Where can you find the Quick Action buttons in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
In the Action Center
Quick Action buttons are located in the Action Center, providing quick access to settings and features.
Q15. What does the Edge browser allow you to do with web pages?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Save and annotate web pages
Edge allows users to save and annotate web pages directly within the browser.
Q16. How can you open Task View in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
By clicking the Task View button on the taskbar
Task View can be opened by clicking the Task View button located on the taskbar.
Q17. Which of the following features helps to focus on reading without distractions?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Reading View in Edge
Reading View in Edge provides a distraction-free reading experience by simplifying the layout of web pages.
Q18. What does the lower part of the Action Center pane display?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Notifications from apps
The lower part of the Action Center pane displays notifications from various applications.
Q19. What is the primary benefit of using Snap Assist in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
To improve multitasking by arranging windows
Snap Assist improves multitasking by allowing users to easily arrange and view multiple windows side by side.
Q20. What feature in Windows 10 allows you to see all your open applications and desktops at once?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Task View
Task View is specifically designed to show all open applications and desktops together.
Q21. What is the primary function of Snap Assist in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
To help you snap windows side by side
Snap Assist helps users easily arrange windows by snapping them to the sides of the screen.
Q22. Which feature in Windows 10 provides quick access to notifications and settings?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Action Center
The Action Center is designed to provide quick access to notifications and settings.
Q23. What does Windows Hello use to enhance security for user authentication?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Facial recognition or fingerprints
Windows Hello uses biometric features like facial recognition or fingerprints for secure authentication.
Q24. Which browser feature in Edge allows you to read articles without distractions?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Reading View
Reading View in Edge provides a distraction-free environment for reading articles.
Q25. How can you quickly access the Task View in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
By clicking the Task View button on the taskbar
The Task View can be accessed quickly by clicking its dedicated button on the taskbar.
Q26. What happens when you snap a window to the left or right edge of the screen?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Snap Assist shows other open windows
When you snap a window, Snap Assist displays other open windows to help you fill the remaining space.
Q27. Where can you find the Quick Action buttons in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
In the Action Center
Quick Action buttons are located in the Action Center, providing quick access to various settings.
Q28. What is the purpose of the Edge browser in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
To browse the internet
The primary purpose of the Edge browser is to provide users with a platform to browse the internet.
Q29. Which feature allows you to create multiple desktops in Windows 10?
BeginnerShow answer & explanation
Task View
Task View allows users to create and manage multiple desktops for better organization.
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Q30. What does Snap Assist do when you snap a window to the left or right edge?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
It displays thumbnails of other open apps that can fill the unused space
Snap Assist shows thumbnails of other open apps to snap into the unused space, helping rearrange windows.
Q31. What is displayed in the lower part of the Action Center pane?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
Quick Action buttons
The lower part of the Action Center shows Quick Action buttons for actions like adjusting brightness.
Q32. Which of the following is NOT a Quick Action button shown in the Action Center screenshot?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
Task View
Task View is not listed among the Quick Action buttons in the screenshot; the others are present.
Q33. Which of the following is NOT a method used by Windows Hello for signing in?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
Password
Windows Hello uses biometric methods: fingerprint, face, and iris. Password is not mentioned as a Windows Hello method.
Q34. What can you do when all desktops are in view in Task View?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
Drag-and-drop an application from one desktop to another
The source says: 'When all the desktops are in view, you can also drag-and-drop an application from one desktop to another.'
Q35. What can you save and annotate directly through Edge?
IntermediateShow answer & explanation
Articles and web pages
Edge allows you to save articles and annotate the web page directly.
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