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Friday, August 28, 2026

Chapter 2: Managing Files and Folders (St Jude's High School class -6)

Chapter 2: Managing Files and Folders

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks)

1. A collection of related information stored on a storage device is called a:

A) Folder
B) File
C) Drive
D) Shortcut

2. A container or storage location on a computer where files and sub-folders are saved is a:

A) File
B) Folder
C) Text Box
D) Icon

3. Which action creates a duplicate copy of a selected file or folder in another location?

A) Moving
B) Copying
C) Deleting
D) Renaming

4. Shifting a file or folder from its original location to a new location is called:

A) Copying
B) Moving
C) Sorting
D) Searching

5. A pen drive or flash drive is connected to a computer using which port?

A) HDMI
B) USB
C) VGA
D) Ethernet

6. Which wildcard symbol is used in search to replace a string of multiple characters?

A) Question mark (?)
B) Asterisk (*)
C) Hash (#)
D) At symbol (@)

7. Which wildcard symbol is used in search to replace a single character?

A) Asterisk (*)
B) Question mark (?)
C) Exclamation (!)
D) Percent (%)

8. Audio files usually have extensions like .mp3 or:

A) .docx
B) .wav
C) .pptx
D) .xlsx

9. A spreadsheet created in MS Excel has which extension?

A) .docx
B) .xlsx
C) .pptx
D) .jpeg

10. Which shortcut key combination opens the Windows Settings window?

A) Windows + D
B) Windows + R
C) Windows + I
D) Windows + L

11. Which feature in Windows 10 allows arranging open application windows side-by-side on the desktop?

A) Task View
B) Snap Assist
C) File Explorer
D) Cortana

12. To organize files in a drive systematically, you use which action?

A) Sorting
B) Deleting
C) Formatting
D) Hiding

13. C: and D: drive letters on a Windows computer represent distinct storage:

A) Folders
B) Hard disk drives/partitions
C) Applications
D) Web browsers

14. To locate a specific file whose exact name or extension you know, use the:

A) Search bar
B) Recycle Bin
C) Task Manager
D) Control Panel

15. What app opens a presentation file named presentation.pptx?

A) MS Word
B) MS PowerPoint
C) MS Excel
D) Notepad

16. What app opens a spreadsheet file named budget.xlsx?

A) MS Excel
B) MS Word
C) PowerPoint
D) Paint

17. Right-clicking a selected file or folder opens a pop-up menu called a:

A) Start Menu
B) Shortcut / Context menu
C) Taskbar
D) Status bar

18. Which wildcard search string finds all MS Word files in a folder?

A) *.docx
B) *.xlsx
C) *.mp3
D) ?.txt

19. Files and folders can be sorted based on Name, Date, Size, and:

A) Type
B) Color
C) Speed
D) Font

20. To search for a file named 'Story' having any 4-letter extension, search for:

A) Story.????
B) Story.*
C) *.Story
D) ?Story?

21. A document created in MS Word usually carries which file extension?

A) .docx
B) .xlsx
C) .png
D) .mp4

22. Image files stored on a computer usually carry file extensions like .jpeg or:

A) .png
B) .docx
C) .xlsx
D) .exe

23. File extension helps the operating system to identify:

A) File size
B) The type of file and the application associated with it
C) Creation date
D) Password

24. Which application opens photo files like Photo.jpg by default in Windows 10?

A) Photos app
B) MS Word
C) VLC Media Player
D) MS Excel

25. Can wildcard characters * and ? be used together in a single search string?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in Word
D) Only in Excel

26. Deleted files and folders on a Windows PC are temporarily moved to:

A) Control Panel
B) Recycle Bin
C) Task Manager
D) USB Drive

27. The window that helps browse folders and drives in Windows is called:

A) File Explorer
B) Internet Explorer
C) Taskbar
D) Paint

28. What keyboard shortcut opens File Explorer instantly?

A) Windows + E
B) Windows + D
C) Ctrl + F
D) Alt + F4

29. When copying a file from 'Folder A' to 'Folder B', what happens to the file in 'Folder A'?

A) It gets deleted
B) It remains in Folder A as well
C) It is moved automatically
D) It gets renamed

30. Efficient use of disk storage involves removing unnecessary duplicate files and organizing folders by:

A) Categories / Projects
B) Screen brightness
C) Volume settings
D) Keyboard layout

Section B: Assertion & Reason Questions (30 Marks)

Directions: Choose the correct option for each question:

  • A: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • B: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • C: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • D: Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

31. Assertion (A): Copying a file creates a duplicate file in the target destination.
Reason (R): Moving a file shifts the original file completely from one location to another.

32. Assertion (A): File extension helps the computer recognize which application can open a file.
Reason (R): Extensions like .pptx and .xlsx inform Windows about presentation and spreadsheet formats.

33. Assertion (A): Wildcard character * replaces a single letter in a file name.
Reason (R): The ? wildcard character replaces a single letter or symbol.

34. Assertion (A): Snap Assist in Windows 10 helps users multitask efficiently.
Reason (R): It arranges multiple open windows side-by-side on the screen.

35. Assertion (A): A folder can contain files as well as other sub-folders.
Reason (R): Folders serve as organizational containers on storage drives.

36. Assertion (A): Right-clicking a folder presents options to Copy, Cut, and Delete.
Reason (R): Context menus show relevant action options for the selected object.

37. Assertion (A): C: and D: drive partitions cannot hold both files and folders.
Reason (R): Drives are root storage areas that organize files and folders.

38. Assertion (A): Searching for *.docx returns all MS Word documents in a directory.
Reason (R): Asterisk wildcard matches any string of text preceding the extension.

39. Assertion (A): Sorting files by date arranges files according to when they were last saved or modified.
Reason (R): Sorting by date helps users locate recently edited files quickly.

40. Assertion (A): Windows + I key combination opens File Explorer.
Reason (R): Windows + I is the shortcut key to open Settings in Windows.

41. Assertion (A): A pen drive connects via a USB port to transfer backup files.
Reason (R): Pen drives are portable secondary storage devices.

42. Assertion (A): Wildcard symbols * and ? cannot be combined in search terms.
Reason (R): Combining wildcards allows precise search filtering for files with partial names.

43. Assertion (A): A file extension is separated from the file name by a dot (.).
Reason (R): Examples like Story.docx use the dot separator.

44. Assertion (A): Files deleted from a removable USB drive are placed in the Recycle Bin.
Reason (R): USB drive deletions bypass the Recycle Bin on local drives.

45. Assertion (A): File Explorer is the main file management window in Windows.
Reason (R): It allows users to view, copy, move, rename, and delete files easily.

46. Assertion (A): Audio files like .mp3 can be opened using media player applications.
Reason (R): Media player applications process sound data files.

47. Assertion (A): Sorting by size lists files from largest to smallest or vice versa.
Reason (R): Sorting by size helps identify files taking up excess disk space.

48. Assertion (A): Renaming a file changes its content data.
Reason (R): Renaming only alters the title label of the file.

49. Assertion (A): Searching for Story.? finds Story.docx.
Reason (R): ? stands for a single character, whereas .docx has 4 characters.

50. Assertion (A): Creating backups in separate folders ensures data safety.
Reason (R): If original files get corrupted, backup copies can be restored.

51. Assertion (A): Cut command copies files while preserving the original.
Reason (R): Cut command removes the file from the source location upon pasting.

52. Assertion (A): Windows + D shortcut minimizes all open windows to show desktop.
Reason (R): It helps clear desktop workspace instantly.

53. Assertion (A): Searching *.jpg finds all photo image files in a folder.
Reason (R): The extension .jpg denotes JPEG image format.

54. Assertion (A): Sorting by type groups similar file extensions together.
Reason (R): All .docx files appear together, followed by .xlsx files, etc.

55. Assertion (A): A file extension usually consists of 3 or 4 letters following a dot.
Reason (R): Examples include .doc, .docx, .png, .mp3, .xlsx.

56. Assertion (A): Multiple applications cannot run simultaneously in Windows 10.
Reason (R): Snap Assist feature allows managing multiple active windows concurrently.

57. Assertion (A): Sub-folders help organize files into smaller specialized sub-categories.
Reason (R): Sub-folders are folders created inside a main folder.

58. Assertion (A): Using search bar saves time when searching large storage drives.
Reason (R): Search bar scans all files and folders quickly based on key terms.

59. Assertion (A): USB port is used to connect external mouse, keyboard, and flash drives.
Reason (R): USB is a standard interface port on modern computers.

60. Assertion (A): Organizing files into named folders keeps computer storage neat.
Reason (R): Well-structured folders make files quick and easy to find.

Section C: Image & Visual Feature Based Questions (10 Marks)

61. Identify the file type by its name and extension: presentation.pptx. Which application opens this file?

A) MS PowerPoint
B) MS Excel
C) Photos App
D) Notepad

62. Identify the file type by its name and extension: budget.xlsx. Which application opens this file?

A) MS Excel
B) MS Word
C) VLC Player
D) Paint

63. Real-life Scenario Visual: Mohit opens online class video on the left half of screen and MS Word on the right half of screen. What Windows 10 feature is he using?

A) Snap Assist
B) File Explorer
C) Taskbar Settings
D) Defragmenter

64. Search query visual: *.docx. What results will appear in File Explorer when this search term is entered?

A) All MS Word documents
B) All Excel files
C) All image files
D) All audio files

65. Search query visual: Story.?. Which file name will match this search query?

A) Story.1
B) Story.docx
C) Story.xlsx
D) Story.jpeg

66. Folder Structure Visual:

📁 Desktop
└── 📁 My Files
    ├── 📄 Story.docx
    ├── 🖼️ Photo.jpg
    └── 🎵 Song.mp3

What is My Files in this structure?

A) Main Folder
B) Sub-folder on Desktop
C) Hard drive partition
D) Shortcut key

67. Identify the port visual on a PC case: 🔌 Rectangular USB Port. What storage device commonly plugs into this port?

A) USB Flash Drive / Pen drive
B) CD-ROM
C) Internal Hard Disk
D) Monitor Screen

68. Right-click context menu options on a file:
[ Copy | Cut | Rename | Delete | Properties ]
Which option should be selected to shift a file completely to another folder?

A) Cut (and Paste)
B) Copy (and Paste)
C) Rename
D) Properties

69. Identify the icon representing a trash container on Windows desktop: 🗑️ Recycle Bin. What is its main purpose?

A) Store temporary deleted files for recovery
B) Save new Word files
C) Connect to internet
D) Play music files

70. Look at the key combination diagram: [ Windows Key ] + [ I ]. What window opens when these keys are pressed together?

A) Settings Window
B) File Explorer
C) Task Manager
D) Desktop

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