WAEC Data Processing 2025 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 40 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Data Processing 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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What happens when the Shift key is pressed down while deleting a file from the computer in windows?
- A. file is uninstalled from the computer
- B. permanently deleted from the computerCorrect
- C. deleted and sent to the Recycle bin
- D. selected and kept in the clipboard
Explanation
In Windows, holding the Shift key while deleting a file (i.e. Shift + Delete) bypasses the Recycle Bin, permanently deleting the file from the system unless special recovery software is used.
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