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What key feature helped Windows gain popularity over early operating systems like DOS?
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The introduction of a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI).
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What are the main elements of the Windows 10 desktop?
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Start Menu, Taskbar (Start Button, Instant Search Box, Task View Button, Notification Area, App Icons), and pinned applications.
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What is the purpose of the Task View button in Windows?
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It helps manage open windows and virtual desktops.
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How does the Notification Area in Windows help users?
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It shows icons for background processes, like antivirus software or network status.
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How does the taskbar differ in Windows 11 compared to Windows 10?
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The taskbar icons in Windows 11 are center-aligned for easier access, especially on touchscreens.
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What is the function of multiple desktops in Windows 11?
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It allows users to create separate desktops for different tasks, such as one for work and another for personal use.
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What are the two main interfaces used to manage and configure Windows?
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Windows Settings and the Control Panel.
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What is the difference between the Windows Settings app in Windows 10 and Windows 11?
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Windows 10 Settings has a home page with top-level configuration headings, while Windows 11 Settings uses a menu icon to navigate between categories.
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What is the role of Control Panel applets in Windows?
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Applets are small programs used for specific configuration tasks, many of which are built into Windows or added by third-party software.
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Where is the data changed by Windows Settings and Control Panel stored?
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In a database called the Windows Registry.
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What is the function of User Accounts in Windows?
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User Accounts manage who can access the computer and what actions they can perform based on their privileges.
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What is the role of User Authentication in Windows?
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It ensures the person accessing the account is the rightful owner, typically through a password, PIN, or biometric security.
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What is an Administrator Account in Windows?
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The account with full access to system settings, allowing the user to install software and make system changes.
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What is a Standard User Account?
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A user account with limited privileges, allowing users to modify their own profiles but not make system-wide changes.
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What are the key sections in Windows Account Settings?
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Your Info, Email & Accounts, Configure Sign-in Options, Access Work or School, Family and Other Users, and Sync Settings.
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What does User Account Control (UAC) do in Windows?
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It prevents unauthorized changes by prompting the user for confirmation or requiring administrator credentials for system changes.
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What is the main purpose of Windows Privacy Settings?
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To control what information Windows collects about your usage and which device functions apps can access.
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What are the two main areas covered by Windows Privacy Settings?
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Data Collection (e.g., telemetry, diagnostics) and App Permissions (e.g., access to location, camera, microphone).
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How can users control which apps access their location, camera, or microphone in Windows?
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Through the Device Access section of the App Permissions in Privacy Settings.
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What are the two main purposes of the Time & Language settings in Windows?
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To set the correct date, time, and time zone, and to manage region and language settings, including keyboard input methods.
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How do Windows Personalization Settings help users?
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They allow users to customize the appearance of the desktop, including themes, wallpaper, screen savers, and the Start menu.
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What are Ease of Access settings designed for?
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They provide tools to help users with disabilities or different preferences adjust input and output options for better usability.
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Name two Vision Settings available in Ease of Access.
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High-Contrast and Color Filters, Magnifier, Cursor and Pointer, Narrator.
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What does the Magnifier tool in Ease of Access do?
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It enlarges portions of the screen to improve visibility for users with visual impairments.
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What are some Interaction Settings in Ease of Access?
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Keyboard and Mouse Usability, Alternative Input Methods (speech or eye-controlled input).
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What is File Explorer used for in Windows?
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It is the primary tool for managing files, folders, and drives, allowing users to open, copy, move, and delete files.
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What are the main system objects shown in File Explorer?
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User Account folders, OneDrive, This PC, Network, and Recycle Bin.
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What does the Recycle Bin do in Windows?
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It stores deleted files and folders, allowing users to recover them if needed.
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Which folder in File Explorer contains essential system files?
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The Windows folder.
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What is the purpose of the Program Files (x86) folder?
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It holds 32-bit application files on a 64-bit operating system.