Free Test Safe shutdown & restart – MS-CIT

Q1: What is the main reason for shutting down a computer properly?

A. To save electricity B. To avoid data loss and prevent file corruption C. To make it run faster D. To delete files

Q2: Which Windows menu is used to safely shut down the computer?

A. Start menu B. Control Panel C. Taskbar D. File Explorer

Q3: What happens if you turn off the power without shutting down?

A. Nothing B. The computer restarts automatically C. Risk of data loss or system damage D. Files get saved automatically

Q4: When should you restart a computer?

A. Only when it crashes B. After installing updates or software C. Every day D. Never

Q5: Which shortcut in Windows can be used to open the shutdown menu?

A. Ctrl + Alt + Delete B. Alt + Tab C. Shift + Esc D. Ctrl + Shift + N

Q6: What does the "Sleep" option do?

A. Turns off the computer completely B. Puts the computer in low-power mode C. Restarts the computer D. Deletes temporary files

Q7: Why is restart different from shutdown?

A. Restart clears RAM without turning off power completely B. Restart is slower than shutdown C. Restart deletes all files D. They are the same

Q8: What should be done before shutting down?

A. Close all programs and save work B. Unplug the power cable C. Delete files D. Nothing

Q9: Which of these is NOT a safe shutdown method?

A. Using the Start menu B. Pressing the power button once briefly C. Holding the power button until it turns off D. Using Alt + F4 on desktop

Q10: What does "Hibernate" do?

A. Shuts down the computer immediately B. Saves the session to disk and powers off C. Restarts the computer D. Deletes files

Q11: Why should you restart after a software installation?

A. It makes the computer faster B. It allows new settings to apply C. It deletes old files D. It changes the wallpaper

Q12: How can you shut down using the keyboard only?

A. Alt + F4 on desktop B. Ctrl + Shift + Esc C. Windows + L D. Shift + Delete

Q13: If your computer freezes and won’t shut down normally, what should you try first?

A. Hold the power button B. Pull the plug C. Use Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart D. Wait until the battery dies

Q14: What is the benefit of regular restart?

A. Keeps RAM usage low B. Deletes all files C. Increases hard drive speed D. Stops updates

Q15: What is the quickest way to restart from the Start menu?

A. Click Start → Settings B. Click Start → Power → Restart C. Click Start → Restart directly D. Click Restart on taskbar

Q16: Which is true about hibernation?

A. It uses less power than sleep B. It is faster than restart C. It deletes open files D. It restarts the OS

Q17: Why might a computer take longer to shut down?

A. Too much free space B. Background programs still running C. It is new D. Internet speed is slow

Q18: If updates are pending, which is safest?

A. Force power off B. Choose Restart to install updates C. Sleep mode D. Unplug power cable

Q19: What is the danger of frequent forced shutdowns?

A. Longer startup time B. File corruption and hardware stress C. Better performance D. More battery life

Q20: Which icon in Windows allows shutdown and restart?

A. Network icon B. Power icon C. Sound icon D. Battery icon

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