Logo Courage Library

Basic Windows Commands

Delhi Police Exams

Courage Library Logo

Understanding basic Windows commands is essential for Delhi Police Computer Awareness exams. Questions often test command usage, shortcuts, and functions. Here's a complete exam-ready article with tricks, PYQs, practice, and recap.

Overview of Basic Windows Commands

1

Run Command

  • Opens programs, folders, documents, or internet resources quickly
  • Shortcut: Windows + R
  • Examples: cmd → Command Prompt, notepad → Notepad

Quick Access: Use Run dialog for fast program launching

2

Control Panel

  • Configure hardware, software, system settings, and user accounts
  • Shortcut: Windows + X → Control Panel / Settings
  • Manages system configuration and preferences

System Management: Central hub for Windows settings

3

File Explorer

  • Access files, folders, and drives efficiently
  • Shortcut: Windows + E
  • Features: Search files, copy/move, create folders

File Management: Primary tool for organizing files

4

Task Manager

  • Monitors running applications, processes, and system performance
  • Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Esc or Ctrl + Alt + Del → Task Manager
  • Shows CPU, memory, disk, and network usage

Performance Monitor: Essential for troubleshooting

5

Command Prompt (CMD)

  • Execute commands to control files, system settings, and network tasks
  • Shortcut: Windows + R → type cmd
  • Advanced system administration tool

Power User Tool: For advanced Windows operations

6

Run Command Tricks

  • msconfig → System configuration
  • regedit → Registry Editor
  • services.msc → Services management
  • calc → Calculator
  • mspaint → Paint application

Quick Launch: Memorize these for faster system access

Practice Questions (Delhi Police PYQ-style)

1

Which shortcut opens the Run dialog box?

Options: (a) Ctrl + R (b) Windows + R (c) Alt + R (d) Windows + E

Category: Shortcut Keys

Show Answer

Windows + R

2

Which command is used to open the Command Prompt?

Options: (a) notepad (b) cmd (c) explorer (d) msconfig

Category: Run Commands

Show Answer

cmd

3

File Explorer can be opened by which shortcut?

Options: (a) Windows + F (b) Windows + E (c) Ctrl + E (d) Alt + F

Category: Shortcut Keys

Show Answer

Windows + E

Mini Practical Task: Explore Commands

Task Instructions:

Step-by-Step Practice:

Press Windows + R, type cmd and open Command Prompt
Try commands: notepad, calc, mspaint
Open File Explorer using Windows + E and create folder DelhiPolicePractice

Advanced Tasks:

Open Task Manager using Ctrl + Shift + Esc and observe running processes
Open Control Panel (Windows + X → Control Panel) and explore 3 system settings
Try Run commands: msconfig, services.msc

Exam Tip:

Delhi Police may ask direct shortcut keys, functions, or command usage scenarios. Practice using commands practically for better retention. Create a cheat sheet of important shortcuts.

Quick Recap & Tricks

Essential Shortcuts:

Windows + R → Run Command

cmd → Command Prompt

Windows + E → File Explorer

Memory Tricks:

"Run fast, Explore files, Manage tasks, Configure settings"

Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Task Manager

Windows + X → Control Panel / Settings

Exam Tip: Focus on shortcut keys and purpose of commands; MCQs often appear as "Which command/shortcut opens … ?" Practice daily for quick recall.

Previous
Developed By Jan Mohammad
Next

Master Windows Commands for Delhi Police Exam!

Join Courage Library for comprehensive study materials and expert guidance.

Be a Couragian!