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?

Beginner
A To display all running applications and manage multiple desktops B To rearrange application windows for better screen use C To provide a safe web browsing experience D To display alerts and quick actions
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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?

Beginner
A By clicking the Task View button on the taskbar B By right-clicking the desktop C By opening the Start menu D By pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del
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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?

Beginner
A Snap Assist B Safe mode C Reading mode D Annotation mode
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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?

Beginner
A As a bar at the bottom B As a pop-up in the center C As a window on the left D As a slide-out pane on the right side
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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?

Beginner
A A biometric security system for signing in B A notification center C A web browser D A window management tool
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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?

Beginner
A A Microsoft account B An internet connection C Appropriate hardware devices connected to the system D The latest version of Edge
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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?

Beginner
A Snap Assist B Task View C Action Center D Windows Hello
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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.

Beginner
A True B False
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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.

Beginner
A True B False
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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?

Beginner
A To display notifications and quick actions B To enhance gaming performance C To install software updates D To manage system files
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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?

Beginner
A Task View B Snap Assist C Windows Hello D Edge
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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?

Beginner
A To update system settings B To snap windows side by side C To create new user accounts D To browse the internet
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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?

Beginner
A Email verification B Security questions C Facial recognition or fingerprints D Passwords only
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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?

Beginner
A On the desktop B In the Start menu C In the Task Manager D In the Action Center
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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?

Beginner
A Create virtual desktops B Save and annotate web pages C Edit system files D Manage user accounts
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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?

Beginner
A By pressing Alt + F4 B By using the Run dialog C By clicking the Task View button on the taskbar D By opening the Control Panel
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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?

Beginner
A Action Center B Task View C Reading View in Edge D Snap Assist
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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?

Beginner
A File explorer B Running applications C System settings D Notifications from apps
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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?

Beginner
A To enhance security B To increase internet speed C To manage system updates D To improve multitasking by arranging windows
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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?

Beginner
A Snap Assist B Task View C Action Center D Windows Hello
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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?

Beginner
A To manage notifications B To browse the internet C To help you snap windows side by side D To create multiple user accounts
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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?

Beginner
A Snap Assist B Task View C Action Center D Windows Hello
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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?

Beginner
A Two-factor authentication B Passwords C Security questions D Facial recognition or fingerprints
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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?

Beginner
A Snap View B Reading View C Task View D Action Center
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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?

Beginner
A By using Windows + L B By clicking the Task View button on the taskbar C By pressing Alt + Tab D By opening the Action Center
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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?

Beginner
A The window closes B The window opens in a new desktop C Snap Assist shows other open windows D The window minimizes
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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?

Beginner
A In Task View B In the Action Center C In the Start Menu D On the desktop
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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?

Beginner
A To manage files B To play games C To browse the internet D To create documents
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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?

Beginner
A Snap Assist B Task View C Windows Hello D Action Center
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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?

Intermediate
A It opens the Action Center B It displays thumbnails of other open apps that can fill the unused space C It closes all other open windows D It minimizes the snapped window
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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?

Intermediate
A Security tips B Quick Action buttons C Alarms and reminders D App notifications
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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?

Intermediate
A Task View B Screen snip C Night light D Tablet mode
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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?

Intermediate
A Fingerprint B Face recognition C Password D Iris recognition
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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?

Intermediate
A Change the desktop wallpaper B Open the Action Center C Drag-and-drop an application from one desktop to another D Launch Edge
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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?

Intermediate
A Articles and web pages B Only videos C Only PDFs D Only images
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Articles and web pages

Edge allows you to save articles and annotate the web page directly.

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