Desktop
What is the main screen of the operating system called?
The desktop
What is a user account?
A profile with personal settings and files
What are windows in a computer system?
Boxes that show programs or files
What is a folder used for?
To organize files.
What is an operating system?
The software that controls the computer.
What do the icons on the desktop represent?
Shortcuts to programs, files, or folders
Which user type has the most control?
Administrator
What icon do you click to close a window?
The X button
What can you store in a folder?
Files and other folders.
Name one popular operating system.
Windows, macOS, or Linux.
What happens when you click on a shortcut?
It opens the program or file
What can a guest user do?
Use the computer but not change settings
What does the minimize button do?
Hides the window without closing it
What is the file explorer for?
To view and manage files and folders.
What can happen if you turn off the computer incorrectly?
Files might be lost or damaged.
What is the difference between a shortcut and a file?
A shortcut links to a file, it’s not the real file
What happens if you don’t set a password for the admin account?
Others can access all settings and files
How can you resize a window?
Drag the edges or corners
What is the difference between copying and moving a file?
Copying keeps the file; moving transfers it.
What is the Recycle Bin used for?
To store deleted files temporarily.
Why is it useful to organize desktop icons?
To find programs and files faster.
Why is it helpful to have more than one user account?
To keep each person’s settings and files separate
How can you move a window across the screen?
Click and drag the top bar
What happens if you delete a folder by mistake?
It goes to the Recycle Bin.
What things always appear on the start screen?
Icons, taskbar, and the start button.