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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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