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on a laptop. To switch off the laptop, follow the same steps as you would to
                 shut down a desktop computer.


                                                                      Life Skills & Values
                                        “We should not switch off the main power
                                        supply button without safely shutting
                                        down the computer. It may cause harm
                                        to the computer.”
                                                                           - Mr Techie







                        Hashtag

                      #Booting: Process of starting a computer and making it ready for use
                      #Maximize: Allowing the user to enlarge a window of applications






                      REVISIT


                   ▶   To start a computer means to switch it on.

                   ▶   The screen that appears after we switch on the computer is called the desktop.
                   ▶   There are many icons on the desktop.

                   ▶   Shutting down a computer means to switch it off.






                                                    ASSESS YOURSELF



                 1.  Tick ( ) the correct option.


                     a.  What are the small pictures present on the desktop called?

                          (i)  Icons                      (ii)  Programs                     (iii)  Wallpaper

                     b.  What is the first screen that appears after starting a computer called?


                          (i)  Paint                      (ii)  Desktop                      (iii)  Icons

                     c.  Which of these have the Shut down option?

                          (i)  Desktop                    (ii)  Accessories                  (iii)  Start Menu




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