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Microsoft Windows — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Computer Science & IT MCQs on Microsoft Windows — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS.

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40
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Target Exams
PPSC, FPSC, CSS...
Estimated Time
48 mins
Exam-Level PPSC FPSC CSS PMS NTS
Verified for Commission Syllabus • Oct 14, 2026
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

You can keep your personal files/folders in

Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

A Windows-based computer cannot have two files in one folder if-

Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

If you are performing Windows 98 operating system to Windows XP you are performing a(n)

Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

. . . . . . . . is an easy-to-use interface to play digital media files.

Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

When you install a new program on your computer, it is typically added to the menu.

Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

In the split window mode, one title bar looks darker than the other, because

Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following options is used to open calculator?

Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following are lists of commands that appear on the screen?

Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following contained at the end of the file name and help to determine the type of file?

Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

When embedding object into document, one of the following occurs

Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which button (key) on a windows keyboard opens the help page in the program?

Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are known as what?

Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following refers to the rectangular area for displaying information and running programs?

Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

With respect to computers GUI means-

Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is an example of a system software?

Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

To restart the computer, following combination of keys is used

Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Information kept about a file includes

Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

When you want to move an icon on your desktop, this is called

Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

It is easier to change the name of file using . . . . . . . . process.

Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Active window means the

Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

End menu is available at which button?

Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is not a feature of Windows 98?

Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

To start Spider Solitaire game, we used to follow

Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Title bar, ribbon, status bar, views and document workspace are components of . . . . . . . . program.

Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

A . . . . . . . . is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection.

Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

To open disk, mouse pointer is placed on disk icon and then

Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer, you should . . . . . . . .

Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is used to access a file from the computer store?

Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

A saved document is referred to as a

Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is not a version of the Windows operating system software for the PC?

Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

. . . . . . . . may be included in other folder while making hierarchical structure folder.

Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following refers to containers used to store related documents located on the computer?

Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is not an in-built software application found in MS Windows?

Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is an on-screen display listing of available options of functions on a computer?

Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is appropriate method to shutdown computer?

Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

You organise files by storing them in

Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

The taskbar is located

Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

The name given to a document by the user is called

Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

A blinking indicator that shows you where your next action will happen, is

Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

To 'maximize' a window means to

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