Solution of chapter 2 (GUI operating System-window 10) class 4 sub- Exploring ICT world

 

A. Tick (✔)  the correct option.

1. This is a little picture displayed on the desktop and represents a program, file or folder.

(a) Icons

2. It manage all the input, output and storage tasks and acts as a bridge 

    between the computer and the user.

(a) Windows 10

(b) Linux

(c) DOS

(d) All of these (✓)

3. It shows the shortcuts to applications that are running on the system and allows you to switch between them.

(c) Taskbar

4. This type of operating system requires text command to interact with the computer.

(a) Graphical user interface 

(b) Character user interface

(c) Command line interface

(d) Both b and c (✓)

5. This option the Settings window locks the taskbar and is fixed such that it cannot be moved to another location.

(a) Lock the taskbar 

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. Linux is a free operating system.

2. Notification Area or system tray displays date, time, speaker icon and some other icons that display the status.

3. The show desktop button saves time, minimize and restoring all of the open windows and allows you to quickly view desktop.

4. Shortcut menu is a type of popup menu helps the users to quickly access commands.

5. Cortana is a digital assistant which lets you search for a document by giving a voice command.

C. Write (T) for true and (F) for false statements.

1. Siri is a digital assistant of Windows 10.    [F]

2. Press the Windows key to open the Start menu.   [T]

3. Click the taskbar to open Windows Settings window.  [F]

4.Quick launch bar displays the icons of the programs running in the background.  [T]

5. System Tray shows the notification about Windows updates.    [T]

E. Answer the following questions.

1. Define the term operating system.

Ans. The operating system is atype of system software that runs the computer. It translate all your instructions so that a computer can understand. 

2. Why taskbar is an important element of the desktop screen?

Ans. Taskbar shows the shortcuts to applications that are running on the system and allows you to switch between them. 

3. How will you customise the taskbar, if you wish to change the location of taskbar?

Ans. Select the Taskbar settings option in the shortcut menu. And go to option Taskbar location on screen. The drop-down menu has four options: Bottom, Right, Top and Left.

4. How will you reduce the volume of speakers?

Ans. Click the Speaker icon in the notification area and drag the slider from right to left to decrease the volume.

5. How can you change the date on the taskbar?

Ans. 

Step 1: Click Start button.

Step 2: Select the Settings option.

Step 3: Select Time and Language.

Step 4: In the right pane, turn off the Set time automatically 

features.

 Step 5: Under the Set date and time manually, click Change.

Step 6: Make the desired changes and click Change.

Step 7: Close the Settings window.