Basic Computer Maintenance Quiz

What is the purpose of deleting temporary files in Windows?

• To remove viruses from the computer

• To free up disk space and improve performance

• To uninstall unused applications

• To reset Windows settings

How do you open the Run dialog box in Windows?

• Press Ctrl + R

• Press Shift + R

• Press Windows + R

• Press Alt + R

What command do you type in the Run dialog box to access temporary files?

• prefetch

• chkdsk

• temp

• diskmgmt.msc

What is the correct command to access hidden temporary files?

• %temp%

• tempfiles

• cache

• cleanmgr

What tool in Windows helps remove unnecessary files and free up disk space?

• Scan Disk

• Disk Cleanup

• Task Manager

• Device Manager

How do you access Disk Cleanup in Windows?

• Open File Explorer, right-click a drive, and select Properties

• Type cleanmgr in the Run dialog box

• Search for Disk Cleanup in the Start menu

• All of the above

What is the purpose of Scan Disk (scandisk)?

• To delete files

• To defragment the hard drive

• To check for and fix disk errors

• To install updates

What does the chkdsk command do?

• It formats the hard drive

• It scans and repairs disk errors

• It speeds up the computer

• It removes viruses

What switch in the chkdsk command is used to locate bad sectors and recover readable data?

• /f

• /r

• /s

• /d

What should you do if Check Disk (chkdsk) finds errors that need repair?

• Ignore the errors

• Restart the computer to complete the repair

• Uninstall the hard drive

• Delete all files