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Select the correct sequence of steps to create a new folder on the desktop?

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RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 1 Question Paper (28-Aug-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Right-click Desktop → New → Folder

Create New Folder Steps on Desktop

To create a new folder directly on your computer's desktop, follow these standard steps:

  • Right-click on an empty area of the desktop.
  • Navigate to the New option in the context menu.
  • Select Folder from the submenu.
  • A new folder will appear, ready for you to type a name for it.

This method directly initiates the folder creation process on the desktop itself.

Evaluating Options for Folder Creation

Let's look at why the other options are less suitable for creating a folder specifically on the desktop:

  • Option 1 (Taskbar): The taskbar is for running applications and shortcuts, not for creating folders.
  • Option 2 (Start → Settings): This path leads to system settings and is not the direct way to create a desktop folder.
  • Option 3 (File Explorer): While you can create folders within File Explorer, opening it is an unnecessary extra step if your goal is simply to create a folder on the desktop. The most direct method is preferred.

Option 4 provides the most direct and efficient sequence for the task.

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