Shutting Down Windows Correctly

What feature in Windows 10 and 11 can prevent a full shutdown?

• Fast Startup

• Quick Boot

• Rapid Shutdown

• Instant On

What does Fast Startup do when you shut down your PC?

• It completely turns off the PC

• It saves the state of the operating system to a file

• It deletes all temporary files

• It updates the operating system

How can you disable Fast Startup in Windows?

• By uninstalling Windows updates

• By using the Command Prompt

• By changing settings in the Control Panel

• By using the Task Manager

What file does Fast Startup use to save the state of the operating system?

• system32.dll

• hiberfil.sys

• boot.ini

• pagefile.sys

What is a sign that your PC is performing a traditional 'slow startup'?

• The PC makes a loud noise

• The PC takes longer to restart than to perform a cold boot

• The PC does not turn on

• The PC displays a blue screen

What should you do if you want a completely clean Windows boot without disabling Fast Startup?

• Use the 'Log off' feature

• Use the 'Restart' feature

• Use the 'Sleep' mode

• Use the 'Hibernate' mode

What is the purpose of the 'Restart' feature in Windows?

• To update the operating system

• To bypass Fast Startup and refresh the system

• To log out the current user

• To shut down the PC completely

What is the benefit of using Sleep mode instead of shutting down your PC?

• It updates the operating system

• It saves more power

• It deletes temporary files

• It allows for a quick resume

Using the "Shutdown" feature in Windows 11 is basically the same as _______

• Hibernating - power down but saving settings

• Restarting - power down, clear settings, and power back up

• Sleep/standby mode - screen is dark, but computer is on

• Reformatting the hard drive

If your computer stops responding to the mouse and keyboard, how can you shut down the computer?

• Press and hold the power switch on the computer case

• Click Shut down from the start button and let it complete the process

• Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice

• Press Esc + Tab + End