2nd Class Computers Science Introduction to Windows Icons and Mouse pointer            

        Icons and Mouse pointer

Icons are small graphical images that can represent your computer's programs, files/folders and printers. To work with the Windows software, the first step is to learn arrow to use a mouse. Whenever you start Windows, a mouse pointer will appear on the Desktop. The mouse pointer looks like an arrow. It has a tip and a body. It helps you to point, click or double click on various items on the desktop. (See Figure 2.7.4)

 There are many small graphic/pictures on the desktop. What are the small pictures present on the desktop called?

(A) Cursor                                         

(B) Icons

(C) Pointer                                         

(D) Folder

Answer: (D)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(B) Icons are the small pictures present on the desktop.

Incorrect Options:

(A) Cursor: Is the vertical line blinking on the screen.

(C) Pointer: Is the arrow like image on the desktop.

(D) Folder: Is like a small book used for keeping files.  

 Match the following           

           A                                                          B

  1. Recycle bin                                       i.  Clicking

  2. Icons                                                 ii. Unwanted file

  3. Mouse                                              iii. Graphical Symbols

(A) 1, iii; 2, ii; 3, I                                               

(B) 1, ii; 2, i; 3, iii

(C) 1, i; 2, ii; 3, iii                               

(D) 1, ii; 2, iii; 3, i  

Answer: (D)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(D) Option (D) is matched correctly. In recycle bin unwanted files are kept Icons are the small graphical symbols and mouse is clicked.

Incorrect Options:

(A) Option (A) is matched incorrectly.

(B) Option (B) is matched incorrectly.

(C) Option (C) is matched incorrectly.