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WAEC Data Processing 2025 Question 17

Question 17

Software and Operating Systems

What happens when the Shift key is pressed down while deleting a file from the computer in windows? The file is

  1. A.uninstalled from the computer.
  2. B.permanently deleted from the computer.
  3. C.deleted and sent to the Recycle bin.
  4. D.deleted and kept in the clipboard.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (permanently deleted from the computer.)

Explanation

Shift + Delete skips the Recycle Bin and deletes the file permanently.