Class 8 | Lesson 4 - Introduction to Windows 10 | Introduction to ICT - Questions & Answers | Assam SCERT Book 2025-26
1. Fill in the blanks:
a) Windows 10 is an operating system released by ______ in 2015.
b) ______ is the main display area visible after the PC is turned on.
c) ______ are small pictures or symbols on a computer screen that represent different programs, files, or folders.
d) The ______ is an area where we find various groups, tabs, and commands that make our tasks easier.
Answer:
a) Windows 10 is an operating system released by Microsoft in 2015.
b) Desktop is the main display area visible after the PC is turned on.
c) Icons are small pictures or symbols on a computer screen that represent different programs, files, or folders.
d) The Ribbon is an area where we find various groups, tabs, and commands that make our tasks easier.
2. Answer the following questions:
a) What is Desktop?
Answer: The desktop in the main display area visible after the PC is turned on. It consists of the desktop background, start button, taskbar, notification area, system tray area, files, folders, search bar and other icons.
b) Which component of the Windows 10 user interface helps us to manage and navigate the computer?
Answer: The Taskbar helps us to manage and navigate the computer.
c) Where is the ‘System Tray’ located on a desktop?
Answer: The ‘System Tray’ is located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop.
d) What is the purpose of the File Explorer in Windows 10?
Answer: The File Explorer provide us a graphical user interface to navigate and manage files, folders and drives on the computer.
e) How will you delete a file from the Recycle Bin?
Answer: Steps to delete a file from the Recycle Bin:
(i) Open the Recycle Bin from the desktop.
(ii) Select the file you want to delete permanently.
(iii) Right-click on the selected file.
(iv) Choose "Delete" from the context menu.
f) What is the primary purpose of the Start Button in Windows 10?
Answer: The Start Button opens the Start Menu, providing access to programs, settings, and power options.
g) What are the main features of Windows 10?
Answer: The main features of Windows 10 are —
- It has a graphical user interface.
- It can run multiple programs at the same time.
- It has Microsoft Edge, which is a fast and secure web browser.
- It has a virtual assistant called Cortana.
h) What are the main parts of the File Explorer Windows?
Answer: The main parts of the File Explorer Windows include — Title Bar, Ribbon, Address Bar, Navigation Pane, Status Bar, Navigation buttons, File/Folder List, Scroll Bar etc.
3. Write the steps to move a file or a folder from one location to another.
Answer: Steps to move a file or a folder from one location to another —
(i) Select the file or folder by clicking the left mouse button.
(ii) Right-click on the selected file or folder.
(iii) From the context menu, click on 'Cut'.
(iv) Navigate to the destination folder.
(v) Right-click on an empty space inside the destination folder.
(vi) From the context menu, click on 'Paste'.
4. Write the steps to create a new folder in Desktop.
Answer: Steps to create a new folder on the Desktop —
(i) Right-click on an empty space on the Desktop.
(ii) From the context menu, select 'New'.
(iii) Click on 'Folder'.
(iv) A new folder will appear with the name highlighted.
(v) Type a name for the folder and press 'Enter' to save.
