What should a user do to a computer not responding to command?
A) switch it to another user
B) press the CTRL + Arrow
C) switch it off and on
D) plug it in and out
C) switch it off and on
When a computer is not responding to commands, it is often advisable to perform a restart by switching it off and then turning it back on. This can help resolve minor software glitches and refresh the system, allowing it to respond to commands again.
When a computer is not responding to commands, there are a few steps a user can take. Here is a step-by-step guide:
1. Check if the computer is frozen: Look for any movement on the screen, cursor, or any indication that the computer is processing commands. Sometimes, the computer might just be slow instead of completely unresponsive.
2. Try closing unresponsive programs: If a specific program is not responding, you can try closing it by clicking on the program's window and pressing ALT + F4 (Windows) or Command + Q (Mac). This will force the program to close.
3. Switch to another open program: If you have multiple programs running, you can try switching to another program by pressing ALT + TAB (Windows) or Command + TAB (Mac). This will allow you to switch between open programs and see if the others are responding.
4. Use Task Manager or Force Quit: If none of the above steps work, you can try using Task Manager (Windows) or Force Quit (Mac) to close unresponsive programs. This can be done by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESC (Windows) to open Task Manager and selecting the unresponsive program, then clicking "End task." On Mac, press Command + Option + Esc to open Force Quit, then select the unresponsive program and click "Force Quit."
5. Restart the computer: If the computer remains unresponsive after closing unresponsive programs, it is recommended to restart the computer. This can be done by clicking on the "Start" button (Windows) or selecting the Apple menu (Mac), and choosing the restart option. Alternatively, you can press and hold the power button until the computer shuts down, then turn it on again.
Note: Before restarting, make sure to save any unsaved work to prevent data loss.
So the correct option would be C) switch it off and on.