Subject: Information Technology

Grade: 10
Topic: Working with Windows 
Date: November 7, 2022

Working with Windows Lesson Activity

Instructions:

Answer all questions on this document. You may erase the lines to insert your responses

1. The taskbar contains all the following except:

a. The Start button

b. Active programs

c. Programs that are running

d. Programs that are closed

2. A folder can contain

a. Documents

b. Files

c. Programs

d. All of the above

3. A common Icon found on the Desktop is

a. My Documents

b. Recycle Bin

c. My Computer

d. All of the above

4. You can copy a file:

 a. From the desktop to a folder

b. From folder to folder

c. From the desktop to a folder in Windows Explorer

d. All of the above

5. The folder where are waste kept is called

a. My Documents

b. My Pictures

c. Recycle Bin

d. My Computer

6. A file or folder name should NOT be;

a. Unique

b. Identical to another file of a different file type

c. Same as another file of the identical file type in a common folder

d. None of the above

True or False

Note: Circle “T” for true or “F” for false to select the correct response

1. When you turn on your PC, the desktop does not appear until you open a window. _T_ / _F_

2. You cannot move around icons on your desktop. _T_ / _F_

3. A folder is called a directory. _T_ / _F_

4. A window is used to display information. _T_ / _F_

5. A folder cannot contain another folder. _T_ / _F_

6. Once deleted objected are placed in the recycle bin they cannot be retrieved. _T_ / _F_

7. A file name consists of two parts, the file name and the file extension. _T_ / _F_
8. An extension is separated from the name by a comma. _T_ / _F_

9. To place a file in a folder you can use the drag and drop Technique

10. You can copy a file form the desktop to a thumb drive by dragging and dropping. _T_ / _F_

11. The Start button displays a menu from which you can open an application. _T_ / _F_

12. Another name for the Windows Explorer utility is File Explorer. _T_ / _F_

13. Dragging and Dropping can be used to copy but not to move file to other locations. _T_ / _F_

14. File name is unique if the name is identical to another file with a different extension._T_/_F_

Matching

Match he word in the left column of the t

1. ______ Icon
A. Rectangle that displays information on the screen
2. ______ Desktop B. Special storage location for objects that are no longer needed

3. ______ Window C. A visual background over which all work is done.

4. ______ Folder D. Pictorial representation of files, folders, applications and tasks.

5. ______ Recycle Bin E. Where Files and documents are organized into relates groups.

6. ______ Duplicating F. Used to determine the type of file.

7. ______ Moving G. Copying and pasting a file in another location

8. ______ Extension H.

9. Drag and Drop I. Cutting and pasting a file in another location

Short Answers

Note: Answer all questions on this document. You may remove the lines only so that you can type your
responses.

1. Define the term “Booting”.

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2. List three icons you would commonly find on the desktop.

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3. What is the status of items that are in the “Recycle Bin”?

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4. What options are displayed after clicking the “Start” button?

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5. Name three tasks that can be performed after hitting the “Start” button?

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6. Name ten “10” Version of the Windows Operating System. Versions should be ordered starting from
latest to oldest.

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7. Explain the difference between “Windows” to “windows”.

Windows: windows:

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8. Name two (2) operating System other than Windows.

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9. Name the two (2) types of scroll bar found on a window operating System.

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10. Explain the steps for creating a folder using point format.

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11. Using point format Explain the steps for two (2) method copying a file or folder from the desktop to:
another.

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12. Using point format Explain the steps for copying a file or folder from the desktop to another
location on:

Another Device: Same Device:

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13. What are the common features of a typical “desktop” on a windows pc

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14. Explain the difference “between cut and paste” and “copy and paste”.

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Word Puzzle

2 3

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Across Down

2. Last part of a file name (9) 1. A rectangle that displays information (6)

5. Pictorial representation of a file, a folder or a 3. Contains the Start button (7)

program (4)
4. Used to hold documents, files or folders (6)
6. Also called a folder (9)

7. A picture of a trash can (two words) (10)

Diagram
1. Label the sections of the window in the following image with the appropriate names

a. Which directory is currently opened on the computer in the image above?

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b. Explain three (3) ways of copying the “ShadowPlay” Folder to the “User” directory.

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2. Observe the image below and answer questions “a” to “d”

a. Your friend wants to know how to check what version of “Windows” is on her computer.
Assist her by outlining the steps to get to this screen in point format.

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b. What version of “Windows” it the computer running?

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