Windows Control Panel MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

What is the primary purpose of the Windows Control Panel? a. Gaming b. File management c. Web browsing d. System maintenance

What does the “Device Manager” in the Control Panel allow you to do? a. Manage installed printers b. Manage and troubleshoot hardware devices c. Update Windows software d. Configure network settings In the Control Panel, which option is used to change the system date and time settings? a. Ease of Access b. System and Security c. Appearance and Personalization d. Clock and Region Which Control Panel category is responsible for configuring the firewall and other security settings? a. User Accounts b. Network and Internet c. System and Security d. Hardware and Sound Which category in Control Panel is used for managing user accounts and passwords? a. User Accounts b. Network and Internet c. System and Security d. None of these Which Control Panel category allows you to configure display settings, screen resolution, and multiple monitors? a. Hardware and Sound b. System and Security c. Appearance and Personalization d. Ease of Access In the Control Panel, which option is used for uninstalling programs on a Windows system? a. Network and Sharing Center b. System and Security c. Programs and Features d. Ease of Access Center What does the “Power Options” in the Control Panel allow you to do? a. Change the desktop wallpaper b. Configure power-saving settings for the computer c. Adjust the screen brightness d. Customize the taskbar Which Control Panel category provides options for creating and managing backup copies of your files? a. System and Security b. Network and Internet c. User Accounts d. None of these Which Control Panel option is used to customize the keyboard and mouse settings on a Windows system? a. Devices and Printers b. Hardware and Sound c. Ease of Access Center d. Clock and Region

List of control panel features in a common windows 10 (Some versions of windows can vary) – Important Points for MCQs

1. System and Security
   • Security and Maintenance
   • System
   • Power Options
   • Windows Firewall
   • BitLocker Drive Encryption (if applicable)
   • Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
2. Network and Internet
   • View network status and tasks
   • Internet Options
   • Network and Sharing Center
3. Hardware and Sound
   • Devices and Printers
   • AutoPlay
   • Sound
4. Programs
   • Uninstall a program
   • Programs and Features
   • Default Programs
   • Turn Windows features on or off
5. Ease of Access
   • Ease of Access Center
   • Speech Recognition
6. Appearance and Personalization
   • Personalization
   • File Explorer Options
   • Display
   • Taskbar and Navigation
7. Clock and Region
   • Date and Time
   • Region
8. Ease of Access
   • Ease of Access Center
9. User Accounts
   • User Accounts
   • Credential Manager
10. Security and Maintenance
    • Security and Maintenance
11. Administrative Tools
    • Component Services
    • Computer Management
    • Data Sources (ODBC)
    • Event Viewer
    • iSCSI Initiator
    • Performance Monitor
    • Print Management
    • Services
12. Windows Update
    • Windows Update