Flashcards on Software Fundamentals and System Settings

Software Fundamentals & System Settings: A Student Guide

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What is the lock screen and when does it appear?

The lock screen appears when the computer is first turned on, when it wakes from sleep, or when it is locked; it displays the time, date, and a backgr

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Question: What is the lock screen and when does it appear?

Answer: The lock screen appears when the computer is first turned on, when it wakes from sleep, or when it is locked; it displays the time, date, and a backgr

Card 2

Question: Where do you go in Settings to change the lock screen image?

Answer: Open Settings and click Personalisation, then use the Personalise your lock screen section to select Picture.

Card 3

Question: How do you select a recent image for the lock screen?

Answer: In Personalisation under Personalise your lock screen, click Picture, expand the Recent images list with the down arrow, and click the second image li

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Question: What setting must be toggled to show the lock screen background on the sign-in screen?

Answer: Ensure 'Show the lock screen background picture on the sign-in screen' is toggled to On.

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Question: When can you preview changes to the lock screen image?

Answer: The image is previewed at the top of the Personalisation window, but changes can only be viewed when the computer is locked.

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Question: What does the Background personalisation option control?

Answer: It controls the desktop background or wallpaper, letting users choose a solid colour, picture, or slideshow and select pre-installed or custom images.

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Question: What does the Colours personalisation option change?

Answer: It changes the appearance of the Start menu, taskbar, window borders, and accent colours to match user preferences.

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Question: How do you enable Dark mode for Windows appearance?

Answer: In Settings, go to Personalisation → Colours and select Dark from the 'Choose your mode' drop-down box.

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Question: How do you restore Light mode after using Dark mode?

Answer: In the same Colours settings, select Light in the colour mode settings.

Card 10

Question: Why might the spelling 'Personalisation' appear instead of 'Personalization'?

Answer: Because the Display Language must be set to English (South Africa) to show 'personalisation' rather than the American spelling.