Windows Explorer Class 7 Computer Science Notes and Questions

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Class 7 Computer Science Windows Explorer Notes and Questions

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Question 1 Windows Explorer has two panes. These are___________ and ____________
a. First ,Second
b. Left,Right
c. Top,Bottom
d. File, folder

Question 2 ____________ view tells about size, type and date of modified of a file.
a. details b. Tiles
c. List d. Content

Question 3 ______________ option is used to search files and folders.
a. File b. Select
c. Search d. Delete

Question 4 Calculator can be opened by typing ________in the run box.
a. Calculator
b. Cal
c. calc
d. None of these

Question 5 __________command is used to cut an item from its place.
a. Copy
b. Paste
c. Cut
d. Delete

Write True / False:

Question 1 Windows Explorer is used for management of files.

Question 2 A file may contain many files and folders.

Question 3 A method of opening widows explore is:
Press windows key+R-> Type Explorer in Run Box

Question 4 Windows Explore is an Operating System.

Question 5 “Copy” option is used to make a duplicate of an item.

Short Answer type questions:

Question 1 How many panes are available in Window Explorer? Write their names?
Ans: There are two panes in Window Explorer, which are as follows:
• Left Pane
• Right Pane

Question 2 List the parts of window explorer?
Ans: List pf parts pf Window Explorer is given below:
1. Title Bar 5. Menu Bar
2. Back and Forward Button 6. Toolbar
3. Address Bar 7. Status Bar
4. Search Box

Question 3 How can we create a new folder with the use of keyboard?
Ans: We can also create a folder using keyboard. To create a folder using keyboard, shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+N can be
used.

Question 4 How can we copy items using copy and paste?
Ans: Following are the steps to copy an item using copy and paste option:
1. Select the item which we want to copy
2. Click on Edit Menu → Copy option
3. Select a location to paste an item
4. Click on Edit Menu → Paste option

Question 5 Explain Screen Saver?
Ans: A screen saver is a software program. It becomes activated after the computer is not in use for a specified
duration of time. A screensaver basically consists of an animated image. Screensavers were originally designed to
help prevent phosphorus coating monitor screen from being burned.

Long Answer type questions:

Question 1 What is Windows Explorer? Give different ways to open Windows Explorer.
Ans: Windows Explorer is also known as File Explorer. It is an important application of Windows Operating System. It
is used to view drives, files and folders in the computer system.
Steps to Open Windows Explorer:
a. Press Window key + R to open the Run box.
b. Type explorer in it.
c. Click on OK button

Question 2 Explain different views of explorer.
Ans: There are many different ways to view drives, files and folders in Windows Explorer. These are given below:
1. Small Icon View
2. Medium Icon View
3. Large Icon View
4. Extra Large Icon View
5. Tiles Icon View
6. List Icon View
7. Detail Icon View
8. Content Icon View

Question 3 How can we Copy items using ‘Send To’ option?
Ans: ‘Send To’ option is a very easy way to copy items to a new location. Following are the steps to copy an item
using ‘Send To’ option:
1. Select an item to copy.
2. Right click on the selected item.
3. Click on the ‘Send To’ option in Properties menu.
4. Now, Clcik on the location from the submenu that open
after clicking on the ‘Send To’ option.

Question 4 Explain the followings:
a. Run command:
Run Command is an important application of Windows Operating System.
It can be used to open a program directly. To open the Run box, press
Window Key + R button from the keyboard.

b. Search command:
Search Command is an important application of Windows Operating
System. It is used to search files or folders easily. To find items, Search box can be used in the Windows Explorer.
c. Calculator:
Calculator is a simple application of Windows Operating System. It is like a
simple calculator. It is used for performing simple calculations. We can open
it by typing calc in the Run Command box.

Question 5 Write down the steps to change Background.
Ans: Following are the steps to change Background:
1. Right Click on the Empty area of the Desktop.
2. Click on the Personalize option to open Personalize dialog box.
3. Click on the Desktop Background option in this dialog box.
4. Select a picture for the background.
5. Click on the Save Changes button.

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