Getting Started with Windows 7

This video tutorial introduces the basics of using a Windows operating system, focusing on Windows 7. It covers the desktop, taskbar, and Start menu, explaining how to open programs and manage multiple applications. The tutorial also differentiates between files and folders, demonstrating how to navigate using Windows Explorer. It provides guidance on managing files, including deleting and recovering them from the Recycle Bin. Finally, it highlights the Start menu's role in accessing settings and shutting down the computer.

What is the main purpose of an operating system (OS)?

• To protect the computer from viruses

• To manage the computer's hardware resources

• To increase the computer's speed

• To provide a platform for software applications to run

What is the desktop background?

• The taskbar at the bottom of the screen

• A program that runs in the background

• A folder containing all desktop icons

• The image or color displayed on the screen when the computer starts

Where can you find shortcuts to commonly-used programs?

• On the desktop background

• In the Control Panel

• On the taskbar

• In the Start menu

What is the function of the Start button?

• To open the Control Panel

• To open the Start menu

• To shut down the computer

• To increase the sound volume

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

• Files are used to organize folders

• Folders can only contain images

• Folders are used to organize files

• Files can only be documents

How can you open a folder in Windows Explorer?

• Double-click it

• Single-click it

• Right-click it

• Drag it to the taskbar

What happens when you press the Delete key on a selected file?

• The file is permanently deleted

• The file is renamed

• The file is copied to another location

• The file is moved to the Recycle Bin

How can you permanently delete a file from your computer?

• Press the Delete key

• Move it to the Recycle Bin

• Empty the Recycle Bin

• Rename the file

Where can you adjust the settings for your computer?

• In the Recycle Bin

• In the Control Panel

• On the desktop background

• In Windows Explorer

What should you do if you are finished using your computer but do not want to turn it off completely?

• Unplug it

• Restart it

• Log off or put it to sleep

• Shut it down