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Quick Recall

• Diff erent parts of a computer help it to work. It can perform various operations at a time.
• Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac are the most commonly used operating systems.

• There are two main types of user interface: Command Line Interface (CLI) and Graphical User
Interface (GUI).

• Microsoft Windows is a GUI-based operating system.
• Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 are diff erent versions of Windows.
The latest version of Windows is Windows 10.
• The desktop contains useful and frequently used items or programs. There are icons and a
Taskbar present on the desktop.
• When we click an icon, it gets highlighted. On double-clicking the icon, it gets opened in a new
window.
• The colour of an icon changes when we select it.
• Taskbar consists of the Start button, middle section and the Notifi cation Area.

• The original screen can be restored by moving the mouse or pressing any key.
• Tiles in Windows 10 can be moved from one place to other in the Start menu by dragging it to
the desired position.
• All the drivers in Normal mode are loaded by default to ensure its proper functioning.
• Safe mode allows users to detect, repair and troubleshoot issues.

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. ____________ is the most common operating system being used worldwide.

2. Main screen of ____________ is called desktop.
3. ____________ mode is diff erent from safe mode.

4. Power button gives ____________ options.
5. ____________ allows the computer to stay on in low power mode.

B. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Normal mode is the default working mode. ___________

2. There is no display of any label in safe mode. ___________
3. The latest version of Windows is Windows 7. ___________

4. Live tiles provide latest updates and information. ___________
5. Screen Saver is the image on the desktop. ___________

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