Computer Science Ques 147

Question: A_____ is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program or file.

Options:

A) Kernel

B) buffer

C) Shortcut

D) spooler

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • In general, a shortcut is a path that is shorter than the usual or formal path to something or a method of operation that saves time over the operation that saves time over the regular operation. In Windows 95 and later operating systems, a short cut is a computer desktop icon that enables a user to easily see and select a particular program or data object. The operating system comes with some shortcuts already visible on the desktop. A user can remove these or add new ones.