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Q31. What is the function of the “Add or Remove Programs” feature in older versions of Windows?
a) To add or remove system drivers
b) To uninstall or modify installed applications
c) To change the system date and time
d) To configure network settings

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Correct Answer: b) To uninstall or modify installed applications
Explanation: The “Add or Remove Programs” feature, found in older versions of Windows, is used to uninstall or modify installed applications and programs.

Q32. What does a file’s “property” dialogue box typically display?
a) File’s size, type, and date modified
b) File’s location on the network
c) File’s encryption status
d) File’s user permissions

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Correct Answer: a) File’s size, type, and date modified
Explanation: The file’s “property” dialogue box shows details such as the file size, type, date modified, and other attributes related to the file.

Q33. What is the maximum size of a file that can be saved on a FAT32 file system?
a) 2 GB
b) 4 GB
c) 8 GB
d) 16 GB

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Correct Answer: b) 4 GB
Explanation: The FAT32 file system has a maximum file size limit of 4 GB. Files larger than this cannot be saved on a FAT32-formatted drive.

Q34. When you move a file from one folder to another, what happens to the original file?
a) The original file is deleted
b) The original file is duplicated
c) The original file is removed from its initial location
d) The original file remains in the initial location

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Correct Answer: c) The original file is removed from its initial location
Explanation: Moving a file from one folder to another removes it from its initial location and places it in the new location. It does not create a duplicate.

Q35. What does the abbreviation “GB” stand for in terms of file size?
a) Gigabit
b) Gigabyte
c) Gigahertz
d) Gigawatt

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Correct Answer: b) Gigabyte
Explanation: “GB” stands for Gigabyte, which is a unit of digital information storage equal to approximately 1 billion bytes.

Q36. What does the term “file extension” refer to?
a) The size of a file
b) The location of a file
c) The type of file based on its suffix
d) The file’s encryption status

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Correct Answer: c) The type of file based on its suffix
Explanation: A file extension is a suffix added to the end of a file name to indicate its format or type, such as .txt for text files or .exe for executable files.

Q37. Which of the following is NOT a common file extension for image files?
a) .jpg
b) .png
c) .mp3
d) .gif

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Correct Answer: c) .mp3
Explanation: The .mp3 file extension is associated with audio files, not images. Common image file extensions include .jpg, .png, and .gif.

Q38. What does a file’s size indicate?
a) The physical dimensions of the file
b) The amount of storage space the file occupies
c) The number of times the file has been accessed
d) The date the file was created

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Correct Answer: b) The amount of storage space the file occupies
Explanation: A file’s size indicates how much storage space it occupies on a disk. It is usually measured in bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, etc.

Q39. What is the purpose of creating shortcuts on the desktop?
a) To provide quick access to frequently used files and applications
b) To increase system security
c) To organize files into folders
d) To improve system performance

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Correct Answer: a) To provide quick access to frequently used files and applications
Explanation: Shortcuts on the desktop allow users to quickly access files and applications without navigating through directories, improving efficiency and convenience.

Q40. How can you find out where a file is being saved by a program?
a) By checking the program’s “Save As” dialog box
b) By opening the Recycle Bin
c) By searching in the Start Menu
d) By accessing the program’s settings

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Correct Answer: a) By checking the program’s “Save As” dialog box
Explanation: The “Save As” dialog box in a program displays the current save location and allows you to choose a different location if needed.

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